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FOREWORD
How do you stay safe in what seems to be an increasingly unsafe world? As the nature of our
work has evolved over the past five years, so have the challenges in maintaining a safe
workforce. To respond to these challenges, we have several important health and safety
initiatives associated with Parsons 2004–2008. Our Safety, Health, and Risk Program, known as
SHARP, reinforces the requirement for all Parsons Project Managers to implement effective
programs in these areas. This manual, SHARP Management, is one of our key safety initiatives
and provides a roadmap to implementing these programs on all Parsons’ projects.
For SHARP Management to be successful, Parsons’ safety culture must continue to evolve.
Parsons uses a supervisory behavioral based training program, Supervisory Training in Accident
Reduction Techniques (START), to train managers at all levels. START lays the groundwork for
SHARP Management by placing accountability and responsibility for safety and risk with all
employees in an organization. Every supervisor and manager must take START training.
Parsons’ continuing efforts to improve our safety, health, and risk management depend on
performance metrics tied into employee evaluations and incentive programs. Those metrics help
measure our progress at the project, sector, division, and corporate levels.
In safety, we are all our neighbor’s keeper. We ask you to commit with us to seek opportunities
each day to make your workplace safe. Our employees truly are our number one asset, and their
safety is our number one concern.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer President and Chief Operating Officer
PHASE 2: STARTUP
Each Project Manager develops and issues a Project Safety Plan (PSP) concurrent with the
Project Management Plan (PMP). The PSP explains all project requirements for safety, health,
and risk management.
PHASE 3: ADMINISTRATION/DESIGN
As Exhibit 2 shows, all projects have an administration phase that spans startup to closeout and
includes work elements common to all Parsons’ projects.
Roadmap to Manual
GETTING STARTED
Read Section 1 first to become familiar with our corporate safety philosophy, safety management
approach, and the guiding principles of SHARP Management. Section 1 describes how we are
implementing proactive safety controls to prevent injuries to our employees and subcontractors.
NEXT STEPS
Review the flow chart, example schedule, responsibilities matrix, and checklists that follow.
They will help Project Managers understand project phasing and work elements, and how they
relate to the sections of this manual.
♦ Exhibit 1 – The Roadmap outlines the six phases and 23 work elements that make up the
SHARP Management program and takes Project Managers through each work phase
from business development through project closeout.
♦ Exhibit 2 – This simplified Schedule loosely shows the timing and sequence of the 23
project work elements.
♦ Exhibit 3 – Project Managers should become familiar with this Responsibility Matrix
because it reflects key roles and responsibilities surrounding the work elements in each
project phase, some of which are new.
♦ Exhibit 4 – These Checklists help Project Managers track deliverables or activities in
each phase.
Each project’s scope of work determines which of the six phases are used in mapping out a
project. In general, all projects go through business development, startup, administration, and
closeout. However, many projects do not include construction/field or commissioning/
operations. Whichever combination applies, this manual gives essential guidance to develop and
implement Parsons’ SHARP Management best practices on a project.
Note: This version of the SHARP Management manual does not include work elements for the
commissioning, plant operations, and decommissioning phases. These will be included in
a later version.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD AND ROADMAP TO USING THIS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................. I
EXHIBITS AND APPENDICES .................................................................................... V
ACRONYMS ......................................................................................................... VII
REFERENCED WEB LINKS ..................................................................................... IX
ZERO INCIDENT TECHNIQUES AND SHARP MANAGEMENT
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Roles and Responsibilities....................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Basics....................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Applying Zero Incident Approach........................................................... 1-3
1.4 The Project Safety Plan or Design/Office Safety Plan ............................ 1-4
1.5 Risk Management .................................................................................... 1-4
1.6 How Will We Measure Our Progress? .................................................... 1-5
1.7 Parsons Workplace Health and Safety .................................................... 1-6
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PHASE
2. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Roles and Responsibilities....................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Basics....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Gold Team Reviews ................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 Teaming, JVs and Subcontract Agreements............................................ 2-3
2.5 Cost Volume Preparation ........................................................................ 2-5
2.6 EPR and Risk Analysis............................................................................ 2-5
STARTUP PHASE
3. INITIAL HAZARDS ANALYSIS AND PLANNING ........................................................ 3-1
3.1 Roles and Responsibilities....................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Basics....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Regulatory Requirements ........................................................................ 3-2
3.4 Disciplinary Procedures........................................................................... 3-2
4. PROJECT SAFETY PLAN (PSP) .......................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Roles and Responsibilities....................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Basics....................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Selecting a Safety Plan Template from Appendix A............................... 4-2
4.4 Pertinent Information Required............................................................... 4-2
4.5 Establishing Pertinent Content ................................................................ 4-3
4.6 Review, Issue and Maintain the PSP....................................................... 4-4
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A – MODEL HEALTH & SAFETY PLANS ............................................... A-1
Appendix A1 Model Project Safety Program (PSP)....................................................A1-1
Appendix A2 Model Subcontractor Safety Plan (SSP) ...............................................A2-1
Appendix A3 Model Design/Office Safety Plan (DOSP)............................................A3-1
APPENDIX B – AUDIT FORMS .............................................................................. B-1
Appendix B1 Safety Systems Audit Protocol.............................................................. B1-1
Appendix B2 Construction Site Audit Guide .............................................................. B2-1
Appendix B3 Office Audit Protocol ............................................................................ B3-1
ACRONYMS
AHA Activity Hazards Analysis
AIC Area Incident Commander
CII Construction Industry Institute
CM construction management
CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation
DAW days away from work
DOSP Design/Office Safety Plan
DOT Department of Transportation
EMR emergency management response
EPR Executive Proposal Review
FA/CPR first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation
FAA/TSSC Federal Aviation Administration Technical Support Services Contract
FCE functional capacities exam
FTE full time equivalent
GBU Global Business Unit
HR Human Resources
IDLH immediately dangerous to life and health
JV joint venture
LOTO Lockout/tagout: Lockout/tagout measures prevent workers from exposure to injurious or life-
threatening situations from energized circuits and equipment
LWDC Lost work day case
MI management instruction
MSDS Material safety data sheets: A sheet with various facts for a chemical that poses a potential physical or
health hazard on the jobsite
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP notice to proceed
OE ordnance explosives
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PCI Parsons Constructors, Inc.
PERT Parsons Emergency Response Team
PM Project Manager
PMP Project Management Plan
PPE Personal protective equipment: Equipment designed to protect various parts of the body that
complement other safety measures in place while on the jobsite
PSM process safety management
PSP Project Safety Plan
QA/QC quality assurance/quality control
RE Resident Engineer
RIFR recordable incident frequency rate
RMPCP risk management planning and control process
SAT substance abuse test
SBA Small Business Administration
SENRAC Steel Erection Negotiated Rule Advisory Committee
SHARP Safety, Health, and Risk Program
Acronyms
SHSP Safety, Health and Security Program: Describes the safety, health, and security requirements and
guidelines developed by Parsons for their work in support of the project
SOP standard operating procedures
SPAC standards, policies, or administrative control
SSP subcontractor safety plan
SSSP site-specific safety plan
START Supervisory Training in Accident Reduction Techniques
UXO unexploded ordnance
Introduction
Introduction
1.2 BASICS
Question Answer
What drives Parsons’ SHARP Safety is a Parsons core value. Occupational safety makes good business sense and is
Management processes? the right thing to do for both our employees and our customers. SHARP Management is
a proven method to implement a sound safety program.
Who establishes Parsons annual The CEO/President and GBU Presidents develop minimum goals. Division, Sector and
goals? Project Managers may add to those goals.
What differentiates Parsons from its Following SHARP Management accelerates our ability to achieve exceptional safety
competitors in health and safety results and demonstrates our Corporate and personal commitment to project safety to
management? all our clients.
How does Parsons measure the We have three measurement systems: (1) compliance with process requirements; (2)
effectiveness of the SHARP incident rates, general liability, and workers compensation data; and (3) customer
Management processes? feedback.
How can a project manager instill the Project Managers must set a positive example every day, continuously educate and
Make It Personal philosophy? involve employees in SHARP Management, and emphasize the importance of working
according to the PSP/DOSP.
Introduction
These techniques establish the distinct Parsons safety culture by standardizing our safety, health,
and risk program and empowering every employee to take action to eliminate injury and enhance
safety.
Introduction
Parsons emphasizes a proactive risk management process because it is the best approach
available to prevent injuries to our employees and subcontractors. However, the risk
management approach is not limited to actions to avoid injuries. If accidents do occur, the risk
management process minimizes negative consequences. Work-related injuries typically result in
pain and suffering to employees, losses in productivity, and financial losses to Parsons.
Parsons projects must implement control measures to minimize negative consequences in the
aftermath of an incident. The post-incident risk management controls implemented by Parsons
include:
♦ On site first aid stations
♦ Panels of physicians to coordinate care for injured workers
♦ Post-injury management
♦ Post-accident substance abuse testing
♦ Incident review meetings to establish cause and improve procedures
♦ Return-to-work programs
♦ Claim reviews with Parsons’ insurance broker and carrier
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Business Development
2.2 BASICS
Question Answer
What does safety have to do with Clients want their projects completed safely; some clients have established safety
winning work? qualifications standards.
Should safety be part of a Gold Team Yes. At this stage enough should be known about the job to identify major hazards
review? associated with the work. If teaming partners are envisioned, their safety record
should be reviewed for its ability to support Parsons efforts to win and safely execute
the work.
How is safety considered when Teaming with a company that has a poor safety record can prevent a team from
selecting a teaming partner? winning a project regardless of other factors, including price. The safety record of
teaming partners must be assessed by Capture Managers while formulating teaming
relationships.
When is the budget for the project All project budgets, including the safety budget, are developed in the proposal (if a
safety program developed? cost volume is required); budgets should be accounted for before booking GPS from a
sale.
Who establishes the budget for a The GBU Safety Manager provides content for the proposal cost volume. Ultimately,
project safety program? the Sector Manager or Division Manager establish all budgets.
What proposals require involvement All proposals that include Parsons responsibility for program or construction
of the GBU Safety Manager? management or substantial fieldwork require review and input from the GBU Safety
Manager or a designee.
What does senior management want Senior management wants to know that safety management is an integral part of
to know about our safety program project planning and that adequate budget is included in the cost proposal to
prior to submitting a proposal? implement safety requirements.
What type of safety issues prompt the Projects with extraordinary risks require an EPR, especially those with a significant
need for an EPR? chance of loss of life if adequate control measures are not implemented. Usually,
EPRs based on safety hazards are limited to a review of risks and mitigation plans.
Business Development
Parsons
Subcontractor Qualification Scorecard
3. ___ Yes ___ No Do you require and use site-specific safety plans?
4. ___ Yes ___ No Does your worker’s compensation carrier provide site audits on a regular basis?
5. ___ Yes ___ No Does your company have a written drug/substance abuse policy?
6. ___ Yes ___ No Do you have an orientation program for new hires?
7. ___ Yes ___ No If you have an orientation program for new hires, does it include subcontractors?
8. ___ Yes ___ No Do you require subcontractors to submit safety plans?
9. ___ Yes ___ No Do you hold site safety meetings for field supervisors?
How often? Weekly ___ Biweekly ___ Monthly ___ Daily
10. ___ Yes ___ No Do you hold craft toolbox safety meetings?
How often? Weekly ___ Biweekly ___ Monthly ___ Daily
11. ___ Yes ___ No Have you been inspected by OSHA and/or received any OSHA citations in the last (3) years?
If yes, provide an attachment describing the outcome of the inspection along with copies of
citations received. Provide a description of the actions taken to abate the citations as an
attachment to this application. Respond to any open citations shown on the OSHA website
(www.osha.gov).
Business Development
12. Identify below by name, phone number, and title the person in your firm directly responsible for the firm’s Safety
Program management and attach a copy of his or her resume to this application.
13. How do you conduct project safety inspections, and how often are they performed?
14. Describe your firm’s program to motivate, encourage, and monitor safe work performance.
OSHA INFORMATION:
*Please use your OSHA 200 Log and/or 300 Log to fill in the Total employee hours worked in the last 3 years (do not
number of injuries and illnesses for the last 3 years include any non-work time, even though paid)
Year Hours (B)
Year 1 2 3 1 ______
2 ______
3 ______
Number of lost/restricted workday Recordable Injury Frequency Rate
cases (Totals OSHA 200 Log, columns Multiply total for each year (A) x 200,000 and divide by
2 and 9; Totals OSHA 300 Log, total employee hours for that year (B)
columns K and L).
A x 200,000
Number of recordable cases without + B
restricted activity or lost workdays Year Rate
(Totals OSHA 200 Log, columns 6 and 1 ______
13; Totals OSHA 300 Log, column I and 2 ______
J). 3 ______
Number of fatalities + Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
(Totals OSHA 200 Log, columns 1 and
Policy Year EMR
8; Totals OSHA 300 Log column G).
1 ______
Total OSHA Log (A) 2 ______
3 ______
Are the following accident records and accident summaries kept? How often are they recorded?
No Yes Monthly Annually
Accidents totaled for the entire company ______ _______ _______ _______
Accidents totaled by project ______ _______ _______ _______
The Applicant shall maintain records of such evaluations and make them available for review and approval of Parsons
representatives at all reasonable times should Applicant be awarded a contract based on this application.
By submitting this application, the Applicant agrees to use the above criteria and this form when selecting lower tier
subcontractors.
Business Development
STARTUP PHASE
The three work elements of the startup phase are shown below. The two checklists below with
startup activities highlighted in red are referenced here and repeated in later the implementation
phases of the manual.
3.2 BASICS
Question Answer
When is the hazards analysis The process can begin immediately upon receipt of contract documents.
performed?
Who has the lead role in the effort? The Project Manager leads, but the analysis is a joint effort by several groups.
Contracts identifies all contractual requirements. The construction or appropriate
technical department identifies the hazards of the work. The Safety Manager identifies
regulatory requirements.
Question Answer
What happens with the results of the The hazards analysis produces a list of project activities to ensure contract compliance
assessment? and to mitigate the hazards of high-risk tasks. These mitigation activities are included in
the project schedule and become internal project deliverables or milestones.
Why is the hazards analysis required Changes to scope or conditions may be introduced during negotiations; thus, final
after award, if one was performed contract documents do not always match the RFP. Therefore, a thorough hazards
during business development? analysis includes a review of the submitted proposal and the final contract documents.
Why are high-risk activities shown on Placing high-risk activities on the project schedule ensures their visibility to key project
the schedule? personnel. Placing the associated safety reviews on the schedule has proved to
dramatically increase compliance with the requirement to hold the reviews.
Can ineffective contractual Every project must meet all contractual requirements for safety, regardless of their
requirements be ignored in favor of effectiveness. Ineffective contractual requirements should be eliminated. Otherwise,
more effective procedures developed they should be supplemented with internal requirements to effectively address a
by the project? situation.
Exhibit 3-1 – Competent Person and Activity Hazards Analysis Requirements (Contd)
Competent/ Written Plan
OSHA EM 385-1-1 Qualified Training and AHA
Safety and Health Requirement Regulation Regulation Person Required Required
35. Environmental Deterioration of 1926.432 Yes Yes Yes
Electrical Equipment
36. Batteries/Battery Charging Equipment 1926.441 11.E N/A Yes Yes
37. Scaffolding 1926.450-454 22.A Yes Yes Yes
38. Aerial Lifts 1926.453 22.J and K Yes Yes Yes
39. Fall Protection 1926.500-503 21.A Yes Yes Yes
40. Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and 1926.550 16.A Yes Yes Yes
Conveyors
41. Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment 1926.600-603 18.A Yes Yes Yes
42. Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts) 1910.178 Yes Yes Yes
43. Site Clearing 1926.604 31.A N/A Yes Yes
44. Marine Operations and Equipment 1926.606 16.F Yes Yes Yes
45. Excavations 1926.650-652 25.A Yes Yes Yes
46. Excavation Permit N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes
47. Concrete and Masonry Construction 1926.700-706 27.A Yes Yes Yes
48. Steel Erection 1926.750-761 and Yes Yes Yes
SENRAC
49. Underground Construction 1926.800 26.A Yes Yes Yes
50. Caissons 1926.801 26.H Yes Yes Yes
51. Cofferdams 1926.802 Yes Yes Yes
52. Compressed Air 1926.803 26.I Yes Yes Yes
53. Demolition 1926.850-860 inclusive 23.A Yes Yes Yes
54. Power Transmission and Distribution 1926.950-960 inclusive 11.H Yes Yes Yes
55. Rollover Protective Structures; 1926.1000-1003 inclusive N/A N/A Yes
Overhead Protection
56. Stairways and Ladders Scope 1926.1050 21.A N/A Yes Yes
57. S/L General Requirements 1926.1051 Yes Yes Yes
58. Stairways 1926.1052 21.E Recommended Yes N/A
59. Ladders 1926.1053 21.D Yes Yes Yes
60. Ladder/Stair Training 1926.1060 Yes Yes Yes
61. Diving Scope 1926.1071-1072 30.A Yes Yes Yes
62. Dive Team Quals 1926.1076 30.A.08 Yes Yes Yes
63. Dive Safe Practices Manual 1926.1080 30.A.16 Yes Yes Yes
64. Predive Procedures 1926.1081 Yes Yes Yes
65. Procedures During Dive 1926.1082 30.A.15 Yes Yes Yes
66. Post Dive Procedures 1926.1083 30.A.22 Yes Yes Yes
67. SCUBA Diving 1926.1084 30.B Yes Yes Yes
Exhibit 3-1 – Competent Person and Activity Hazards Analysis Requirements (Contd)
Competent/ Written Plan
OSHA EM 385-1-1 Qualified Training and AHA
Safety and Health Requirement Regulation Regulation Person Required Required
68. Surface-Supplied Air Diving 1926.1085 30.A.04 Yes Yes Yes
69. Mixed-gas Diving 1926.1086 30.D Yes Yes Yes
70. Liveboating 1926.1087 30.A.05 Yes Yes Yes
71. Diving Equipment 1926.1090 30.E Yes Yes Yes
72. Diving Recordkeeping Requirements 1926.1092 30.A.06 Yes Yes Yes
73. Internal Traffic Control N/A 8.D N/A Yes Yes
74. Traffic Movement Restriction Times N/A 8.C N/A Yes Yes
75. Line Breaking 1910.119 and 1926.54 Yes Yes Yes
76. Major Material Movements N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes
77. Right-of-way Restrictions N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes
78. Bicycles/Golf Carts N/A 18.D N/A Yes N/A
79. IIPP/SSPP Cal 3203 Cal 3203 Yes Yes Yes
4.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for the PSP? The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for the development of the PSP
and leads implementation of the PSP.
When is the PSP developed? Usually in the first two weeks in conjunction with the Project Management Plan. The
PSP is updated throughout the project.
What is the role of the Project Safety The Project Safety Manager provides the project with health and safety expertise; may
Manager? lead development of the PSP at the request of the Project Manager.
What if the Project Safety Manager is The Project Manager coordinates with the GBU Safety Manager to review and
not assigned when the PSP is complete the PSP.
developed?
What does the Project Manager do if In conjunction with the GBU Safety Manager, the Project Manager either assigns a full
a project is not large enough to time project staff member the additional responsibility of functioning as a trained and
support a full time health and Safety competent project safety representative, requests part-time assistance of the GBU
Manager? Safety Manager, or directly serves in this role.
5.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for the PSP The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for this meeting, establishes the
alignment meeting? agenda, and determines who attends the meeting.
When is the meeting conducted? Before commencing field work.
Is this meeting held more than once? Sometimes, especially for multiphase projects or if a realignment meeting is needed.
What is the role of the project Safety Provides the project with SHARP Management expertise.
Manager?
ADMINISTRATION/DESIGN PHASE
The administration/design phase applies to all stages of any project type, from studies to direct-
hire field activities. The seven work elements of the administration/design phase are shown
below, followed by a Project Manager checklist for this phase.
6. AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Communication and awareness are essential to developing a proactive safety culture. While
many sections of this manual involve communication with employees on safety issues, nowhere
is that communication more overt than
in the safety awareness campaign. The
goal of the safety awareness program The Parsons’ safety awareness campaign
is to raise awareness of day-to-day is a high-visibility program that makes our
risks, hazards, and exposures in the corporate focus on safety evident to every
field, office, and even non-work employee, client, contractor, and visitor
environments. Increasing safety who steps onto a Parsons site.
awareness is one of the ways we make
safety personal.
6.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible? The Project Manager ensures that awareness materials are posted in a highly visible
location or distributed to project employees. In Parsons corporate office locations, the
health and safety representative and facilities representative usually implement facility-
wide awareness programs, which are supplemented as appropriate by individual
projects.
When should the awareness Immediately upon staffing the project.
campaign begin?
What types of materials are used in Each project must have a safety bulletin board or a substantial portion of the main
the awareness campaign? project bulletin board dedicated to safety to display posters and informational materials.
In addition, field operations use banners, signs, and whiteboards as part of the
program.
What about the safety messages in Safety messages from Parsons Weekly Bulletin are an important part of every
the Weekly Bulletin? awareness campaign. Projects should post copies of the Weekly Bulletins on the
bulletin board to ensure that all employees see them.
Awareness Campaign
Question Answer
Can a project develop its own safety The awareness campaign is a corporate initiative and has greater impact if all sites
awareness materials/subjects? present the same messages consistently. Therefore, all projects must post the
corporate material. Projects can supplement this with their own messages, if desired.
The GBU Safety Manager must approve exceptions to using corporate material
What information goes on the safety Safety bulletin boards can be customized but must include the Parsons logo, the Safety
bulletin board? – Make it Personal slogan, monthly awareness materials, required OSHA postings, and
procedures to report incidents and unsafe conditions. The bulletin boards can also
contain industry safety news, safety committee minutes, training announcements, and
performance measures.
How are awareness topics selected? The corporate Safety Manager selects topics relevant to Parsons projects or employees
with input from GBU Safety Managers; suggestions or requests can be submitted to the
GBU or Corporate Safety Manager.
What else can projects do to increase Subsection 6.4.1 lists typical project initiatives to increase awareness and decrease
safety awareness? accidents.
Awareness Campaign
7. EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
When either newly hired or transferred employees
begin a work assignment at a new location, they must
receive a local safety program orientation (refer to Employees new to a work
location must be given a local
Exhibit 7-1). The orientation outlines the safety safety orientation.
program and must address the following topics:
♦ Review of the PSP or DOSP
♦ Employer and employee safety rights and responsibilities
♦ Good housekeeping practices
♦ Reporting procedures for unsafe acts or conditions, near-misses, and accidents
♦ Emergency phone numbers
♦ Alarm systems and evacuation plans
♦ Bloodborne pathogens and other biological hazards
♦ Workers compensation requirements and return-to-work program
♦ Drug free workplace and substance abuse testing
♦ Panel of physicians
7.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible? The Project Manager must ensure that all project staff receive the safety orientation.
Human Resources typically conducts new hire orientation while the Project Safety
Manager conducts the safety orientation for transferred employees.
When should the safety orientation be At the beginning of the employee’s first day at a new location.
given?
Employee Orientation
Question Answer
What types of materials are used for Orientation can be in a classroom setting, by slideshow, or in a written guide. No matter
safety orientation? the form, the orientation must be documented with a description of the information
presented and a signed acknowledgment sheet from the employee.
How long is a typical safety A typical office safety orientation is brief, lasting a few minutes (or 3-4 pages long, plus
orientation? an acknowledgment form). Construction site safety orientations may be substantially
longer.
7.3 FORMS
Exhibit 7-1 – Sample Safety Orientation Document
Parsons
Safety Orientation
Introduction
Welcome to Parsons. By now you are aware that safety is a core value. As a new employee at our [facility/project], the following
information will help ensure a safe work environment.
Phone Numbers
Emergency/Security _____________
Facility Safety Rep ______________
Facilities _______________
Nurse _______________
Note (if application): Do not call 9-1-1 directly. Call these project professionals first.
Good Housekeeping
Good housekeeping prevents accidents. A clean, orderly workplace helps create a safer and more productive environment. Here
are a few basics of good housekeeping:
• Always replace office supplies and equipment after you use them
• Stack materials neatly
• Wipe up any spills immediately. Call facilities for assistance if necessary.
• Keep cabinet doors and drawers closed.
• Turn off all electrical equipment in your area when you leave for the day.
Employee Orientation
Employees are encouraged to report unsafe or unhealthful situations by phone or email to the safety representative, or directly
and confidentially (if requested) to the Corporate Safety Manager at safety.parsons@parsons.com.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Only employees trained to the bloodborne pathogen rules and equipped with proper protective equipment should provide first aid
when blood or bodily fluids are involved. Contact your AIC or the nurse if such conditions exist.
Office Emergencies
• Alarm looks like: [Flashing lights or] _____________
• Alarm sounds like: [Whoop, whoop, whoop or] _________________
In the event of an emergency evacuation, safe refuge locations outside the building are as follows:
Employee Orientation
In an earthquake [include natural disasters common to the locale], means of taking shelter may include:
1. In the office
a) Take cover under a desk or table and hang on. Protect your head, neck and eyes.
b) In a hallway, drop to the ground with your back against the wall
c) Avoid glass partitions, windows, and any unsecured office equipment.
2. In an elevator
a) Drop to the floor and grab the guardrail.
b) When possible, exit the elevator and join other floor occupants.
3. Outside
a) Move away from buildings to avoid falling debris and electrical wires.
4. In a parking structure
a) If outside, stay away from parked cars.
b) If inside a car, remain there until it is safe to exit, then proceed to assigned evacuation area.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Supervisors must inform employees of the following information during the orientation:
Employee Orientation
Parsons
Safety Orientation Acknowledgment Form
_________________________________ acknowledges receipt, review, and understanding of the safety orientation information
for Parsons employees.
__________________________________________
Signature
__________________________________________
Date
8. TRAINING
All workers, including managers and supervisors, must
be trained by qualified personnel on general and job-
specific safety and health practices identified in the General and hazard-specific
project training plan. Specific instruction in hazards health and safety training are
unique to a job assignment or location must supplement requirements mandated by
OSHA and corporate policy.
this training, as necessary. Additional field or
construction training requirements are discussed in
Section 20 of this manual.
8.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for making sure The Project Manager ensures that project employees receive appropriate general and
employees are trained? project-specific safety training.
Who implements the training plan? The Project Safety Manager implements the training. For small projects without a
dedicated safety manager, the facility safety or local human resources representative
can implement appropriate training.
When should training be scheduled Intensive training is needed during startup and if significant new hazards arise. Training
and commence? should continue throughout the project.
Who funds training? Training for a single project is usually budgeted by the project. Training requirements
must be identified while developing project estimates based on safety and health
exposures on the project. Certain training costs may be budgeted by each employee’s
department or division overhead in accordance with corporate accounting policy.
What safety training is needed for Employees should be trained on typical office safety topics such as ergonomics, proper
office work? lifting, emergency procedures, and housekeeping. Employees may also require field
training for upcoming fieldwork or visits.
Does the company have experts in Yes. Parsons has qualified trainers across all GBUs for all aspects of office safety
safety training? training and most types of field training.
Training
9.2 BASICS
Question Answer
When should a safety committee be When 5 full-time Parsons employees or 25 subcontractor employees are on a project.
established?
Who is responsible for establishing The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for establishing the safety
the safety committee? committee and developing its charter and must carefully consider committee
recommendations.
Do Parsons corporate offices have Yes, all Parsons corporate offices should have a safety committee.
safety committees?
Are separate project safety No. Project staff may use the office safety committee for local safety programs.
committees required in an office that
has an office committee?
Who serves on the safety committee? The makeup of the committee is determined on a case-by-case basis, but the
committee should reflect a balance between management and workers.
Question Answer
Can committees be used in a union Usually, but such committees must be developed in coordination with the labor relations
environment? manager, who will include the union in the development process.
Can clients or community members Depending on the contractual/organizational relationship between Parsons and the
serve on the safety committee? client, it may be appropriate to include client participation. Community members or
outside stakeholders are not usually eligible to serve on the safety committee.
How often does the safety committee Meeting durations and frequency vary as needed, but a typical safety committee meets
meet? once a month for field projects and quarterly for office work.
Who budgets for safety committee Project safety committees are budgeted by the project; corporate office safety
time and expenses? committees are budgeted by facilities.
Are safety committee members Committee activities typically are conducted during normal work hours or at lunch, so
compensated? no additional compensation is required. If committee activities extend beyond normal
working hours, union or nonexempt employees may require added compensation.
What authority does the safety The safety committee makes recommendations to the Project Manager or senior
committee have? management representative, who has authority to act on, modify, or reject the
recommendations.
How does the committee document The committee issues meeting minutes, which should be posted on the safety bulletin
its activities? board. The committee may also correspond directly with the Project Manager.
How detailed are committee minutes? Minutes should reflect the date, time, and location of the meeting as well as the names
of members in attendance. Minutes summarize the issues discussed and
decisions/recommendations made. Minutes are typically on a one-page document.
Minutes do not include names or private information regarding incidents.
Who selects safety committee Ideally, the employer (Project Manager) selects up to half of the members and
members? employees select the balance by vote. Service is voluntary.
Are the meetings open to all Meetings are not usually open, but notices of meetings are posted in advance on the
employees? safety bulletin board and employee suggestions and comments are solicited before the
agenda is formalized. Employees may request to address the committee on a specific
issue.
How long are the meetings? Duration varies, but meetings are typically about an hour in length.
PARSONS
Safety Meeting Agenda/Minutes
Date & Location:
Meeting Start Time:
Meeting End Time:
Agenda:
Any hazards or safety concerns reported during this time period? Status of any corrective action reports?
Any accident investigations conducted since the last meeting? Describe identification of the cause and corrective action(s)?
10.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible? The Project Manager or the Safety Manager usually oversees the investigation and
report.
When is an investigation required? All reported accidents, incidents, near misses, property damage, and process
interruptions require investigation. In some cases, the GBU Safety Manager
investigates minor incidents and near misses based on the incident report and contact
with parties involved.
When is the investigation report due? A written report is due no later than 72 hours following an incident.
Incident Investigations
Question Answer
What if the investigation is not If the investigation is not complete within 72 hours, the status and a preliminary report
complete? must be presented to the GBU Safety Manager within 72 hours together with a request
and justification of an extension to the due date.
How is the root cause determined? Training on incident investigations is provided by the GBU or Corporate Safety
Manager, emphasizing the “Five Whys” technique.
What is the purpose of incident The purpose is to determine cause and identify corrective actions. Rather than finding
investigations? fault, the goal is to enhance and improve safety performance.
What if the root cause is too No task will be performed if it cannot be done safely. In nearly every case, appropriate
expensive to fix? solutions can be found to complex problems.
Incident Investigations
10.4.3 WITNESSES
The investigation team must interview the following individuals:
♦ Any injured employees
♦ Supervisor(s) of the injured employees
♦ Eyewitnesses; if there is no eyewitness, coworkers with knowledge of the accident
The investigation team must focus on discovering facts, not hearsay. Each person interviewed
must sign a written statement that summarizes the facts and the sequence of events that led to the
accident. If an eyewitness interviewee refuses to sign a statement, the investigation team should
conduct the interview and note the refusal at the end of the written statement.
The following information must be obtained from all personnel involved in an incident:
♦ Date, place, and time of the incident
♦ Date, place, and time of the interview
♦ Name, employee number, address, and occupation or trade of interviewee
♦ Location of interviewee at the time of the incident
♦ Activity or other events taking place before and during the incident
♦ Description of materials (lumber, concrete, steel), equipment (tools, cranes, scaffolding),
and conditions (weather, working environment, labor disputes) at the time of the incident,
to include all contributing factors, personal and physical, directly or indirectly related to
the accident
♦ Description of the incident in a narrative sequence of events
♦ List of contributing factors to the incident. Responses must be objective and describe
unsafe conditions or acts
♦ Description of existing unsafe conditions or actions associated with the incident and
when and by whom (if known) such conditions were reported
In addition to personnel interview statements, the investigation team should obtain statements
from the Safety Manager and the contractor safety representative, if applicable. At a minimum,
these statements must contain:
♦ Date, place, and time of the incident
♦ Name, employee number, address, occupation or trade, and length of employment for
each involved employee
♦ Titles and dates of all safety orientations and safety related training and education
furnished to each involved employee
♦ Copies of minutes from all safety meetings and other training sessions attended by
involved employees that discuss related safe work practices and accident prevention
topics
10.4.4 ADDITIONAL MEASURES
For lost time injuries or significant property loss/damage, the investigation team must take the
following additional steps:
Incident Investigations
1. Secure the area immediately to prevent alteration of the scene before the investigation
team can begin. Remove any equipment, tools, or materials involved in the incident from
service and place them in safekeeping. If this is impracticable, barricade the scene and
keep all unauthorized personnel out of the area. All physical evidence must be secured to
prevent tampering. Secured areas may be reopened only upon authorization from the
Project Manager with concurrence of the lead investigator, where applicable.
2. Photograph the area sufficiently for complete documentation. Photographs should be
taken as soon as possible after an incident to avoid change in conditions or
circumstances. If the investigation team is unable to take the photographs, a competent
photographer should be arranged for immediately.
3. Each photograph should be labeled as follows:
a. Description and location of principal item(s)
b. Date and time photograph is taken
c. Name of photographer
d. Position from which photograph is taken
4. Mark drawings and prepare sketches showing the location of the incident.
10.4.5 REPORTS
The incident report must contain only facts, avoiding personal opinions, speculation, or
conclusions. A paper copy of the report is maintained at the project site; electronic copies are
submitted to the on-line safety reporting system as attachments to the investigation page.
Incident Investigations
For this example, we ask WHY five times to determine the root cause of the accident. We begin the investigation by questioning
the direct cause:
1. WHY did the machine cut Bill’s hand?
BECAUSE his hand came in contact with the moving blade.
2. WHY did his hand come into contact with the blade?
BECAUSE the guard was missing.
3. WHY was the guard missing?
BECAUSE the maintenance worker failed to bolt it on to the machine.
4. WHY did the maintenance worker fail to bolt on the guard?
BECAUSE the worker couldn’t turn the specialized nuts.
5. WHY couldn’t the specialized nuts be turned?
BECAUSE the specialized wrench was broken.
Bill’s hand was injured, it turns out, because a tool was broken.
Determining the root cause of an accident will show how to prevent a recurrence.
11.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for monthly The Project Manager ensures that reports are issued in a timely manner but may assign
reporting? the reporting responsibility to a member of the project staff.
When are monthly hours due? No later than the fifth day after the period closing date.
When are incident reports due? Within four hours after the incident.
Does the company use a standard All projects must use GBU standard forms or the on-line incident reporting tool on
form? PWeb. (GBUs are phasing this in over time.)
Question Answer
What is a near miss? A near miss is an unexpected event that has potential for injury or property damage, but
no such damage occurs.
Are all near misses reported? Some discretion is allowed, but any near miss with potential for serious injury or
property damage must be reported. Minor near misses with strong potential for lessons
learned should be reported.
What happens if an incident is not Failure to report an incident is equivalent to creating an unsafe condition. Employees
reported? who intentionally fail to report or who knowingly report inaccurate information are
subject to disciplinary action.
Projects must submit hours for statistical reporting no later than the first Friday following the
period closing date. In general, actual Parsons hours are available by this date, and subcontractor
or partner hours are approximated by a site headcount. Approximated hours are revised as
accurate numbers become available. Estimates are used when fixed price subcontractors are not
obligated or willing to provide hours.
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OSHA First Aid List
1904.7 (b)(5)(ii) What is “first aid”?
For the purposes of Part 1904, “first aid” includes the following:
A Using a nonprescription medication at nonprescription strength (for medications available in both prescription and
nonprescription form, a recommendation by a physician or other licensed health care professional to use a nonprescription
medication at prescription strength is considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes)
B Administering tetanus immunizations (other immunizations, such as hepatitis B or rabies vaccine, are considered medical
treatment)
C Cleaning, flushing, or soaking wounds on the surface of the skin
D Using wound coverings such as bandages, Band-Aids™, or gauze pads; or using butterfly bandages or Steri-Strips™ (other
wound-closing devices such as sutures or staples are considered medical treatment)
E Using hot or cold therapy
F Using any nonrigid means of support, such as elastic bandages, wraps, or back belts (devices with rigid stays or other
systems designed to immobilize parts of the body are considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes)
G Using temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident victim (e.g., splints, slings, neck collars, back boards)
H Drilling a finger- or toenail to relieve pressure, or draining fluid from a blister
I Using eye patches
J Removing foreign bodies from the eye using only irrigation or a cotton swab
K Removing splinters or foreign material from areas other than the eye by irrigation, tweezers, cotton swabs, or other simple
means
L Using finger guards
M Using massage (physical therapy or chiropractic treatment are considered medical treatment)
N Drinking fluids to relieve heat stress
This is a complete list of all treatments considered first aid for Part 1904 purposes.
PARSONS
Incident/Accident Report Form
Attach all supplemental documentation, including photos, diagrams, witness statements, and field reports
Project Title Location
Subcontractor
Project
Address
Information
City, State, Zip
Contact Name Phone Number
Incident
Description
Owner’s Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Home Phone Work Phone
Property Damage Type Estimated Cost
Damage Marked or
or Utility Type Unmarked
Builder’s
Description of Damage
Risk
(circle one)
Name
Address
Witness
City, State, Zip
Information
Home Phone Work Phone
Where to contact Time to contact
Contractor
Subcontractor
Action
Signature Employer
Print Name Date
Phone No. Fax Number
12.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for the inspection The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for internal project inspections; the
program? GBU Safety Manager is responsible and accountable for GBU audits.
When should a site-specific During PSP development or when a review of technical specifications indicates unique
inspection program be developed? hazards not included in the standard protocol.
When do inspections begin? Office safety inspections begin during the office mobilization phase and continue through
the life of the project, with the content and protocol changing based on the phase of work.
How and when are inspections Findings are documented on an inspection form that includes corrective actions that will
documented? be tracked to completion.
How are corrective actions tracked? Generally, the Project Manager or project Quality or Safety Manager tracks internal
inspections to completion; the GBU Quality manager uses the on-line audit tracking
system to document and track findings from external audits.
Question Answer
What is the goal of the audit process? To measure project performance with respect to compliance with safety goals; to
identify potential process failures and improvement opportunities.
Who pays for the audit? Auditor time and expenses are generally project costs.
How long does a safety audit take? In most cases, safety audits are complete in one day.
13.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for The Project Manager ensures that the risk review process is followed and that RFPs
preconstruction safety planning? and subcontractor agreements are updated with known risks and reflect Parsons’ safety
requirements.
When does preconstruction safety During the development of the PSP.
planning begin?
What is the end product of the RFPs include a section on safety planning requiring contractors to implement a safety
preconstruction safety planning program to address all hazards of the work, including listed risks as well as training and
process? other safety requirements.
When are reviews conducted? Before RFPs are issued to bidders.
What is the purpose of the review? To ensure that safety requirements in the RFP reflect the most current information
about hazards and safety requirements.
Why is the review necessary? To reduce change orders resulting from incomplete RFP data.
Question Answer
What is a specification review for A review to identify high-risk activities, hazards, and exposures relevant to the contract
high-risk activities? and work.
What is identified in the analysis? Specific high-risk activities and their relation to the schedule.
When is this analysis completed? The analysis is conducted before the prebid meeting.
How are the results communicated? The specification review checklist is reviewed with subcontractors at the prebid meeting.
How are existing site hazards The checklist that identifies site hazards and exposures is reviewed with subcontractors
analyzed and communicated? at the prebid meeting.
13.3 FORMS
Exhibit 13-1 is a sample preconstruction safety planning outline; Exhibit 13-2 is a specification
risk analysis checklist; and Exhibit 13-3 is a site-specific risk review checklist.
The following items were identified and reviewed with the subcontractor.
Health & Safety Medical
Environmental Hazards
Other
Additional Notes/Comments:
PARSONS
The project specification review has revealed the following high-risk activities. Activities checked must be followed up during the
construction phase with training, written plans and/or a specific Activity Hazard Analysis. This list should be reviewed with
prospective bidders during the pre-bid meeting.
Parsons
Site Specific Risk Review Checklist
Date: Project or Location:
Risk/Hazard Detail Present Risk/Hazard Detail Present
Employee Exposure Hazardous chemicals ______ Ladders Portable ladder use
Lead ______ is required ______
Asbestos ______ __________________ ______
UXO ______ Caissons and Caisson or cofferdam
PCB ______ Cofferdams work is required ______
Airborne contaminants __________________ ______
(dust, mists, fumes) ______ Marine or Over Work on or over water
Other (specify) ______ Water Work is required ______
__________________ ______ Underwater (diving)
Confined Space Confined space entry work is required ______
is required ______ __________________ ______
__________________ ______ Process Safety Work is on or near
Control of Energy Lockout, blocking, Management operations involving
other controls required ______ listed highly hazardous
__________________ ______ chemicals ______
Hazardous Waste Handling, removal or __________________ ______
storage of hazardous Steel Erection Steel erection work
is required ______ is required ______
__________________ ______ __________________ ______
Crane Work Mobile cranes ______ Traffic Control Work is on or near
Tandem lifts ______ highways, road, or
Bridge cranes ______ mass transit ______
Derricks ______ __________________ ______
__________________ ______ Personal Protective Work activities or work
Trenching and Trenching and Equipment site requires hearing
Excavations excavations required ______ protection ______
__________________ ______ Work activities or
Welding and Cutting Acetylene/gas cutting ______ location requires using
Arc welding ______ respirators ______
Soldering and brazing ______ Work activities or
__________________ ______ location requires special
Powered Industrial Forklift training is protective clothing ______
Trucks required ______ __________________ ______
Aerial Lifts Hydraulic booms ______ Public Exposure Work activities or
Scissor lifts ______ location requires
Mobile scaffolding ______ special precautions
__________________ ______ to protect the public
Scaffolding Scaffolding is required ______ __________________ ______
__________________ ______ Other Exposures Other exposure or
high-risk activities (list)
__________________ ______
__________________ ______
__________________ ______
__________________ ______
Notes:
Reviewed by: Title: Date:
14.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for implementing The Project Manager develops the orientation program to ensure that safety and health
a site orientation program? policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood.
Who conducts the orientation? The Project/Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Safety Manager or Human
Resources representative typically conduct the orientation.
What information is covered in the The orientation includes an overview of key elements of the PSP, including personal
orientation? protective equipment requirements, disciplinary policies, communication plans,
emergency plans, employee rights and responsibilities, and reporting of hazards and
injuries.
Who provides orientation for Subcontractors are usually contractually required to provide orientation of all their
subcontractors? employees and visitors consistent with Parsons requirements. In some cases,
contractual arrangements may allow one group to provide orientation for all workers
and visitors to the site (regardless of their company).
What documentation is required? Copies of presentation materials must be maintained on site; employees must sign a
statement acknowledging their understanding of the material covered and the
statements must be maintained on site.
Should substance abuse training be If applicable, substance abuse testing should be included in the orientation.
part of this orientation?
How are employees informed of Each project must have a panel of physicians appointed to treat Parsons employees in
where to go for medical treatment? case of injury or illness. The location of these physicians is posted on the project
bulletin board.
14.4 FORMS
Exhibit 14-1 is an example of the health hazards section of a written employee orientation guide
for Parsons projects in Iraq.
15.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for scheduling and The Project Manager.
conducting the meeting?
What is presented at the meeting? Parsons safety philosophy and the PSP.
When are the meetings conducted? As soon as the project is mobilized to the site.
Where are the meetings held? Typically at the offices of the respective regulators and building trades; they can also be
held at the work site.
What is the goal of meeting with To establish a cooperative relationship with OSHA and other regulatory agencies that
regulators? may be stakeholders in the project.
What is the goal of meeting with To ensure that trades understand our safety philosophy, support the project with
trades? appropriately trained workers, and commit to a zero incident performance goal on the
project.
Should all projects conduct these No. They are usually held for large projects that involve a significant amount of labor
meetings? and when Parsons serves in a project or construction management role.
Before contacting union officials, the Project Manager should enlist the assistance of the Parsons
Constructors Inc. President and learn about local and national union environments and Parsons’
corporate history with the union. In some situations, a Parsons Constructors Inc. labor
representative should be included when meeting with building trades representatives.
16.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for conducting the Construction Managers or Superintendents and Project Safety Managers conduct the
reviews? reviews; Project Managers ensure that reviews are performed.
When are the reviews performed? Before mobilization of a subcontractor.
When are the contractor safety After preconstruction meetings and 10 days before mobilization.
programs submitted?
16.4 FORMS
Projects can use the sample forms provided here to ensure that subcontractors’ safety plans are
tailored to the safety conditions of a project. Exhibit 16-1 is a preconstruction safety meeting
checklist, Exhibit 16-2 is a subcontractor safety plan review form; Exhibit 16-3 is a subcontract
competent person form, and Exhibit 16-4 is an initial subcontractor employee training
acknowledgment form.
Exhibit 16-1 – Sample Preconstruction Safety Planning Outline
PARSONS
The following items were identified and reviewed with the subcontractor.
Health & Safety Medical
Environmental Hazards
Other
Additional Notes/Comments:
Parsons
Subcontractor Safety Plan Review
The information provided here is based on a review of a subcontractor’s safety plan. Areas identified as incomplete are
reevaluated and modified based on the standards in the contract specifications and the Project Safety Program manual.
Subcontractors resubmit corrected sections of the SSP to the Parsons Construction Manager within one week of receiving
review documentation.
Additional Comments:
Reviewed by:
Name Title
Parsons
Subcontractor Competent Person Form
Definition
A competent person is a person having the ability to recognize existing and predictable hazards and having the authority to
correct them.
Responsibility
The designated subcontractor competent person is responsible for recognizing and correcting safety risks/hazards. This
person has the authority to stop work in a potential safety concern on the jobsite. This Subcontractor Manager and
competent person are considered the contacts for Parsons projects.
This form must be completed by each subcontractor’s manager and the subcontractor’s designated competent persons.
Where a subcontractor is responsible for multiple crafts, it will be necessary to maintain additional designated
competent persons and forms. Each subcontractor on a Parsons project must submit this completed form to the Parsons
Construction Manager before beginning work on the project and must update it any time the designated representative(s)
changes.
Acknowledgment
I,_____________________________________ representing, ______________________________________________
Subcontractor Manager Subcontractor Company Name
have assigned _______________________________ to be the competent person in the areas indicated and I
___________________________________________ Subcontractor Competent Person acknowledge that this individual has
been thoroughly trained and is experienced in hazard recognition and has the authority to stop work and correct hazards in the
event of a potential hazardous or imminent danger situation.
_________________________________________ ____________________
Subcontractor Manager (Signature) Date
I, _________________________________________ acknowledge that I have been thoroughly trained and have the experience
Competent Person (Signature)
to perform the duties as the ________________________________ competent person in the areas marked below and
Subcontractor Company Name
I understand that I have the responsibility and authority to correct hazards and to stop work in the event of a potential hazardous
or imminent danger situation.
Parsons
Initial Subcontractor Employee Training Acknowledgment
Name of Trainer:
Training Subject:
Name of employee:
Date of hire/assignment:
I, , hereby certify that I have received training as described above in the following areas:
• The potential occupational hazards in general in the work area and associated with my job assignment.
• General safety requirements indicate the safe work conditions, safe work practices and personal protective equipment
required for my work.
• The hazards of any chemicals to which I may be exposed and my right to information contained on material safety data
sheets for those chemicals, and how to understand this information.
• My right to ask questions, or provide any information to the employer on safety either directly or anonymously without
any fear of reprisal.
• Disciplinary procedures the employer will use to enforce compliance with general safety requirements.
I understand this training and agree to comply with general safety requirements for my work area.
17.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for the meeting? A Resident Engineer, Superintendent, or Construction Manager conducts the meeting;
but Project Managers ensure the meetings take place.
When is the meeting conducted? On or before the first day of subcontractor mobilization
How long does the meeting typically Because premobilization meetings are fairly detailed, they can last from 1 hour to 1 day
last? long.
Is the meeting focused only on Not necessarily. The meeting can cover the overall execution plan. Safety is an integral
safety? part of execution, so the person conducting the meeting should emphasize safety
throughout. High-risk tasks are discussed individually and include a detailed review of
safety approach.
17.3 FORMS
Exhibit 17-1 is a sample checklist of site safety and health requirements, procedures, and hazards
that should be discussed during subcontractor premobilization meetings. The form has space to
list concerns raised during these meetings and to list all attendees.
The checklist in Exhibit 17-2 is an example of a form that can be used to review high-risk
activities. It can also be used during site-specific subcontractor premobilization meetings.
Parsons
Premobilization Safety Meeting
The following project site safety, health, and security requirements, procedures, and hazards have been identified and reviewed
with the subcontractor.
Other Attendees:
Name Title Company
Parsons
Site-Specific Risk Review Checklist
Date: Project or Location:
18.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for risk mitigation Contractors and subcontractors prepare and submit pre-work risk mitigation planning
planning? documents.
When is the risk mitigation planning At least two weeks before the scheduled work activity.
conducted?
How long is the report? Depending on the scope and risks, this report can be a few to several pages long.
What is required in the risk mitigation Upcoming scope of work risks and hazards, control measures, activity hazard analyses
planning submittal? required, subcontractor mobilization or demobilization, scheduled audits or inspections,
competent person changes or additions, planned orientations and training,
recommendations, comments, concerns, and lessons learned.
18.3 FORMS
Exhibit 18-1 is a sample form that projects can use to plan risk mitigation strategies at weekly
progress meetings.
Exhibit 18-1 – Risk Mitigation Two-Week Look-Ahead Form
Parsons
Risk Mitigation Two-Week Look-Ahead Form
Identified Risks/Exposures/Hazards:
Control Measures:
Subcontractors Mobilizing/Demobilizing:
Audit/Inspections Scheduled:
Planned Orientation/Training:
Recommendations/Comments/Concerns:
19.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who conducts AHAs? For subcontracted work, subcontractors provide their own AHAs for review; for direct-
hire work, Resident Engineers or Superintendents prepare AHAs.
When are AHAs conducted? As part of the PSP, then reviewed and updated at least two weeks before each
scheduled work activity.
What are AHAs intended to do? Eliminate or mitigate unacceptable risks.
Why are AHAs required if a project AHAs focus on specific hazardous activities shortly before workers begin that activity; a
has a safety training program? safety training program combined with the AHA increase worker safety.
Are standardized AHAs available? PSPs should include a library of standard AHAs for anticipated high-risk activities.
Before an activity begins, the field superintendent tailors the standard AHA as needed.
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♦ Are permits required for hot work, confined space work, or similar work?
♦ Are workers wearing clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery?
♦ Are workers provided and trained in the use of personal protective equipment appropriate
to an activity such as hard hat, sturdy footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, and
the like?
♦ Are there fixed objects such as sharp machine edges that could cause injury?
♦ Can workers get caught in or between machinery?
♦ Can reaching over moving machinery or materials injure workers?
♦ Is a worker at any time in an off-balance position?
♦ Is a worker’s position in relation to a machine or equipment potentially dangerous?
♦ Is a worker required to make movements that could cause hand or foot injuries, repetitive
motion injuries, repetitive motion injuries, or strain from lifting?
♦ Can an object come loose and strike the worker?
♦ Do suspended loads or potential energy—compressed springs, hydraulics or jacks—pose
hazards to workers?
♦ Can a worker fall from one level to another?
♦ Can a worker be injured by lifting objects or by carrying heavy objects?
♦ Do environmental hazards—dust, chemicals, radiation, welding rays, heat or excessive
noise—result from performing a job or activity?
♦ Are work positions, machinery, pits or holes, and hazardous operations adequately
guarded?
♦ Are lockout procedures for machinery deactivation used during maintenance procedures?
♦ Is the work flow improperly organized (is a worker required to make movements that are
too rapid)?
♦ How are dust and chemicals dispersed in the air?
♦ What are the sources of noise, radiation, heat, and cold?
♦ What causes a worker to contact sharp surfaces?
♦ Why would a worker be tempted to reach into moving machinery?
19.5 FORMS
Exhibit 19-1 shows completed AHA, and Exhibit 19-2 shows a sample AHA form.
Parsons
Activity Hazards Analysis
Page 1 of 2
Project Name & Number: Enterprise Docking Systems AHA No. Date: New:
123456 - 00000 0123 September 1, 20__ Yes
Location: Contractor: Revised:
Spaceport 19, SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington Cabin Pressurization Specialists, Inc.
Required Personal Protective Equipment Analysis by: Date:
Hard hats, moon suits, gravity boots, lanyards, work gloves, safety glass w/side shields U. Hura 9-1-00
Superintendent/Competent Person Reviewed by: Date:
J.T. Kirk 9-1-00
Work Operation: Approved by: Date:
Locate and move materials to work area. Competent person P. Manager 9-1-00
required.
Work Activity Potential Hazards Preventive or Corrective Measures Inspection Requirements
Locate and move materials to work Workers “struck by” PPE – Hard Hats, Safety Glasses w/ side shields, Daily inspection of the following
area Strains work boots, work gloves equipment by a competent person:
Slips, Trips and Falls Predetermined path of materials to work area by
workers/equipment operator • Work area
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Training Requirements
All assigned employees are required to familiarize themselves with the contents of this AHA before starting a work activity and review it with their Supervisor during their Daily
Safety Huddle.
Parsons
Activity Hazards Analysis
Page____ of _____
Project Name & Number: AHA No. Date: New:
Training Requirements:
All assigned employees are required to familiarize themselves with the contents of this AHA before starting a work activity and review it with their Supervisor during their Daily
Safety Huddle.
SHARP Management Manual
Version 1.0, August 2004
20.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible? Construction Managers and Project Managers primarily ensure that all workers receive
daily and weekly training.
What is the format of daily and weekly Instructors begin by informing workers about the topic, then inviting others to comment.
talks? Two-way communication is critical to effective training.
What information is discussed? Weekly talks should address one or more of the hazards to be faced during the week.
Daily discussions focus on each day’s work. Regulatory compliance and expected
behaviors may be discussed, or meetings can communicate lessons learned from a
prior near miss or accident.
When is training conducted? Safety training spans the entire field work period. When possible, training is conducted
at the start of each shift.
Where is the training conducted? Typically, daily and weekly talks are informal, among groups gathered at the work site.
A central meeting place may be used in some cases.
Why is the sign-in sheet required? Employers must train employees on workplace hazards. Instructors submit completed
sign-in sheets to Project Safety Managers, who keep them on file to show compliance
with this training requirement.
How long do safety training sessions Toolbox training is brief, usually 5 to 15 minutes, and daily huddles typically take less
last? than 5 minutes.
Does toolbox training have to be done Toolbox training must be at least once each week; many projects implement a more
weekly? frequent program, with daily toolbox talks.
If a project has daily huddles, are Yes. Daily huddles are less detailed and therefore cannot take the place of toolbox
weekly toolbox talks needed? talks. However, toolbox talks can be held daily in place of huddles.
Toolbox topics are weekly project safety meetings required for all Parsons employees and
subcontractors. These meetings address important safety issues and should be documented by the
instructor with a list of attendees and the topic discussed. An entire project team can receive
toolbox training at once or be divided into groups to focus on the work each group is to perform.
Weekly toolbox topics are usually 5 to 15 minutes long. Instructors present information on a
selected subject, ask for questions and comments from the group. Two-way dialogue is
encouraged because group discussions are usually more effective than lectures and may help
bring new issues to light. Exhibit 20-2 is an example of a topic to be presented at a toolbox
meeting.
Chain Saws
Chain Saws Present Hazards
Chain saws are a useful piece of equipment, but present hazards that can cause cuts, bruises, and strains. There also is the
danger of fire.
Wear Personal Protection
Wear snug fitting clothes, and be sure you’re not wearing any jewelry that can get caught in the chain. When working in areas
where there may be falling objects, wear a hard hat. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from twigs, sawdust, and flying
wood chips. Also wear safety shoes to protect your feet in case you drop the saw or a heavy log on them. Chain saws are
noisy tools, so always wear hearing protection.
Before Starting
Check the saw for loose fittings, proper chain sharpness and tension, loose spark plug, dirty air filter, frayed or worn starting
cord, or a missing or defective muffler. The chain saw will do the best job for you only if it’s properly maintained. A few
minutes checking the saw and correcting nay defective condition is time well spent. Of course, there are some repairs that
are best left to someone experienced in fixing chain saws.
Operation
Check the area to be sure all bystanders are clear of the cutting site. check the material to be cut for nails or wire imbedded
in it. Plan a path of retreat away from the line of fall, so that you can safely and quickly move out of the way. Hold the saw
firmly and away from your body and other obstructions before starting. Don’t allow the chain to touch anything. The best way
to control the saw is by keeping a firm two-handed grip on the handles.
Cutting Hints
Avoid cutting wood directly overhead or at distances away from you that would require you to give up safe control of the saw.
If possible, stand on the opposite side of the tree trunk when trimming felled timber. Then if the saw slips, you have the trunk
between you and the saw. Sometimes branches are under tension. Check for this and position yourself so you won’t be
stuck.
Take care to prevent pinching the guide bar and saw chain. If the saw becomes bound, shut it off. It is preferable to use
wooden wedges instead of metal ones to free the saw, since they minimize damage to the guide bar and chain. Check for
overhead power lines and make sure when the tree falls it won’t hit them. When the tree is ready to fall, idle the saw and call
“timber-r-r” even if you don’t think anyone else is in the area. Play it safe—that’s the smart way! As the tree begins to fall,
shut off the saw and follow your safest path of retreat. Watch for rebound of the tree butt. In an emergency, consider your
own safety above that of the saw or other equipment.
You’ll Learn by Experience
There are many “ins and outs” we haven’t discussed about chain saw that can be gained only by experience. We have
covered the basic “common sense” precautions you should take whether you are using a chain saw at work or at home. If
you follow this advice, you’ll get the job done quickly, easily, and, more important, with a lessened chance of having an
accident.
Safety Recommendations:
Job-Specific Topics:
MSDS Reviewed:
Attended by:
Exhibit 20-3 represents regulatory and Parsons corporate regulations and requirements applicable
to a project. Based on the most recent risk assessments, Project Managers and Project Safety
Managers update the listed topics periodically. Training and other requirements are updated in
the PSP as required by changes to the exhibit.
Parsons and its subcontractors are individually responsible for training their respective
employees and for complying with all project requirements. Failure to comply could lead to
disciplinary actions against Parsons employees and subcontractors or their employees.
Exhibit 20-3 – Competent Person and Activity Hazards Analysis Requirements
Competent/ Written Plan
OSHA EM 385-1-1 Qualified Training and AHA
Safety and Health Requirement Regulation Regulation Person Required Required
1. General Safety & Health 1926.20 01.A Yes Yes Yes
2. Safety Training 1926.21 01.B.01 Yes Yes Yes
3. Confined Spaces 1926.21, 1910.147 06.01 Yes Yes Yes
4. Confined Space Permit System See above 06.01 Yes Yes Yes
5. First Aid and Medical 1926.23, 50 03.A Yes Yes Yes
6. Fire Protection and prevention 1926.24, 150-155, 352 09.A Yes Yes Yes
7. Housekeeping 1926.25 14.C N/A N/A N/A
8. Illumination 1926.26, 56 07.A Recommended N/A N/A
9. Sanitation 1926.27, 51 02.A N/A N/A N/A
10. Personal Protective Equipment 1926.28, 95-98, 100-107 05.A Yes Yes Yes
11. Acceptable Certifications 1926.29 Yes Yes Yes
12. Incorporation by Reference 1926.31 Preamble N/A N/A N/A
13. Emergency Employee Action Plans 1926.35 01.E Recommended Yes Yes
14. Noise Exposure 1926.52 05.C Yes Yes Yes
15. Radiation Protection 1926.53, 54 Yes Yes Yes
16. Gases, Vapors, Dusts and Mists 1926.1926.55 Yes Yes Yes
17. Ventilation 1926.57, 353 Recommended Yes Yes
18. Hazard Communication 1926.59 1.B.06 Yes Yes Yes
19. Process Safety Management 1926.64 Yes Yes Yes
1910.119
20. Hazardous Waste Operations and 1926.65 28.A Yes Yes Yes
Emergency Response 1910.120
21. Accident prevention signs and tags 1926.200 08.A N/A N/A N/A
22. Signaling 1926.201 08.B Recommended N/A Yes
23. Barricades 1926.202 N/A N/A N/A
24. Material Storage 1926.250 14.B N/A Yes Yes
25. Rigging 1926.251 15.A Yes Yes Yes
26. Waste Disposal 1926.252 14.D Yes Yes Yes
27. Tools 1926.300-307 13.A N/A N/A Yes
28. Gas Welding and Cutting 1926.350 10.A Recommended Yes Yes
Exhibit 20-3 – Competent Person and Activity Hazards Analysis Requirements (Contd)
Competent/ Written Plan
OSHA EM 385-1-1 Qualified Training and AHA
Safety and Health Requirement Regulation Regulation Person Required Required
29. Arc Welding 1926.351 10.E Recommended Yes Yes
30. Electrical 1926.400-415 11.E Yes Yes Yes
31. General Electrical 1926.416 11.A Yes Yes Yes
32. Lockout Tagout 1926.417, 1910.147 12.A Yes Yes Yes
33. Lockout Tagout Permit System See above 12.A Yes Yes Yes
34. Maintenance of Electrical Equipment 1926.431 11A Yes Yes Yes
35. Environmental Deterioration of 1926.432 Yes Yes Yes
Electrical Equipment
36. Batteries/Battery Charging Equipment 1926.441 11.E N/A Yes Yes
37. Scaffolding 1926.450-454 22.A Yes Yes Yes
38. Aerial Lifts 1926.453 22.J and K Yes Yes Yes
39. Fall Protection 1926.500-503 21.A Yes Yes Yes
40. Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and 1926.550 16.A Yes Yes Yes
Conveyors
41. Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment 1926.600-603 18.A Yes Yes Yes
42. Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts) 1910.178 Yes Yes Yes
43. Site Clearing 1926.604 31.A N/A Yes Yes
44. Marine Operations and Equipment 1926.606 16.F Yes Yes Yes
45. Excavations 1926.650-652 25.A Yes Yes Yes
46. Excavation Permit N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes
47. Concrete and Masonry Construction 1926.700-706 27.A Yes Yes Yes
48. Steel Erection 1926.750-761 and Yes Yes Yes
SENRAC
49. Underground Construction 1926.800 26.A Yes Yes Yes
50. Caissons 1926.801 26.H Yes Yes Yes
51. Cofferdams 1926.802 Yes Yes Yes
52. Compressed Air 1926.803 26.I Yes Yes Yes
53. Demolition 1926.850-860 inclusive 23.A Yes Yes Yes
54. Power Transmission and Distribution 1926.950-960 inclusive 11.H Yes Yes Yes
55. Rollover Protective Structures; 1926.1000-1003 inclusive N/A N/A Yes
Overhead Protection
56. Stairways and Ladders Scope 1926.1050 21.A N/A Yes Yes
57. S/L General Requirements 1926.1051 Yes Yes Yes
58. Stairways 1926.1052 21.E Recommended Yes N/A
59. Ladders 1926.1053 21.D Yes Yes Yes
60. Ladder/Stair Training 1926.1060 Yes Yes Yes
61. Diving Scope 1926.1071-1072 30.A Yes Yes Yes
62. Dive Team Quals 1926.1076 30.A.08 Yes Yes Yes
Exhibit 20-3 – Competent Person and Activity Hazards Analysis Requirements (Contd)
Competent/ Written Plan
OSHA EM 385-1-1 Qualified Training and AHA
Safety and Health Requirement Regulation Regulation Person Required Required
63. Dive Safe Practices Manual 1926.1080 30.A.16 Yes Yes Yes
64. Predive Procedures 1926.1081 Yes Yes Yes
65. Procedures During Dive 1926.1082 30.A.15 Yes Yes Yes
66. Post Dive Procedures 1926.1083 30.A.22 Yes Yes Yes
67. SCUBA Diving 1926.1084 30.B Yes Yes Yes
68. Surface-Supplied Air Diving 1926.1085 30.A.04 Yes Yes Yes
69. Mixed-gas Diving 1926.1086 30.D Yes Yes Yes
70. Liveboating 1926.1087 30.A.05 Yes Yes Yes
71. Diving Equipment 1926.1090 30.E Yes Yes Yes
72. Diving Recordkeeping Requirements 1926.1092 30.A.06 Yes Yes Yes
73. Internal Traffic Control N/A 8.D N/A Yes Yes
74. Traffic Movement Restriction Times N/A 8.C N/A Yes Yes
75. Line Breaking 1910.119 and 1926.54 Yes Yes Yes
76. Major Material Movements N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes
77. Right-of-way Restrictions N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes
78. Bicycles/Golf Carts N/A 18.D N/A Yes N/A
79. IIPP/SSPP Cal 3203 Cal 3203 Yes Yes Yes
21.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible for the site walk Project Managers are responsible and accountable for ensuring that they or their staff
process? conduct routine site walkarounds at least weekly.
When are site walks conducted? No less frequently than weekly.
Is documentation required? Project Managers or Safety Managers should take notes to document weekly safety
inspections; unsafe conditions and corrective actions should be formally documented.
At least once each week, Project Managers should prepare an inspection report for the
project files.
Project or Construction Managers also must inspect their projects to determine the safety
performance of field supervisors. Exhibit 21-3 is a form typically used to evaluate performance
of individual field supervisors. A similar system should be regularly used on field projects to
measure supervisory performance and to provide feedback. Exhibit 21-3 can be easily modified
to create an incentive program, with supervisors scoring above a certain level becoming eligible
for a drawing.
Exhibit 21-4 includes a list of expectations of a Parsons Project Manager. This list is typical of
the checklist that sector, division, GBU, and corporate management will use to inspect and
evaluate a project’s overall safety systems performance. Project Managers should also use this
list to self-assess and measure safety performance.
Parsons
Supervisor, Resident Engineer, Inspector Daily Checklist
Project: Date:
Name: Time:
Any items that have been found deficient must be corrected before work or use.
This checklist includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Yes No
Safe Access and Workspace
Are safe access and adequate space for movement available for:
Emergencies
Work area
Walkways and passageways
Are ladders, stairways, and elevators properly located and functioning?
Is protection provided for floor and roof openings?
Is overhead protection provided for all areas of exposure?
Is lighting adequate?
Planning Work for Safety
Are employees provided with all required protective equipment?
Have other contractors and trades been coordinated with to prevent congestion and avoid hazards?
Is all temporary flooring, safety nets, and scaffolding provided where required?
Utilities and Services Identification
High voltage lines
Have all been identified by signs?
Have high voltage lines been moved or de-energized, or barriers erected to prevent employee contact?
Sanitary Facilities
Drinking water
Are toilet facilities adequate?
Work Procedures – Materials Handling
Is material handling space adequate?
Is material handling equipment adequate and proper?
Is material handling equipment in good condition?
Other (e.g., tunnels, excavations, shafts)
Comments:
Parsons
Notice of Subcontractor Violation
of Safety and Health Regulations
Date:
Contractor Name:
Address:
Attention:
This letter officially notifies you that you have been found to be in violation of the following Safety Regulations:
on (date) ____________________, by .
Personal Protective
Confined Space Entry Lockout/Tagout Hot Work Equipment
Knowledge of the Awareness of warning
environment alarms Evacuation routes Back-up Alarms
Environmental/Hazardous
Assembly locations Fall Protection Scaffolding Material Storage
Trenching Safe Work Practices Security Practices
Other:
Exhibit 21-2 – Notice of Subcontractor Violation of Safety and Health Regulations (Contd)
Parsons
Notice of Noncompliance with Safety and Health Regulations
Under conditions of this enforcement procedure check all items that apply:
_____ 1. You are being notified of this violation and should take corrective action to prevent a reoccurrence. The corrective
action shall be documented to the Parsons Construction Management representative immediately.
_____ 2. You must submit a plan for compliance to your Parsons Construction Management representative and the
Construction Safety Manager within two days of receipt of this letter. The compliance plan must include the means
or methods of compliance and the date that the requirements for compliance will be completed. Once compliance
has been achieved, a follow up letter must be sent to the Parsons Construction Management representative and
Construction Safety Manager. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action against your Company.
_____ 3. You are required to review the stated procedures with your Parsons Construction Management representative.
Work may not commence on the site until the review is complete and the Subcontractor responds formally that the
procedure is understood and will comply.
_____ 4. You are required to review the stated procedures with your Parsons Construction Management representative.
Work may not commence on the site until the review is complete and you must confirm formally the disciplinary
action to be taken against the supervisor and employees.
_____ 5. All work on the site will stop until the Parsons Construction Management representative reviews all the facts with
the Subcontractor and determines if the contract between the parties will be terminated.
Sincerely,
___________________________
Parsons Representative
Parsons
Field Supervisor Safety Performance Evaluation
1. New Employee Orientation/Training ................................................................................................................................. 10 pts
Each employee must receive training on site-specific hazards and procedures on the first day of work. For current
employees, training should be conducted the first day after this program is established. Training must also include
procedures for reporting all incidents and hazards. (Employees must sign forms stating that they have been trained.
2 points are deducted for every form that is not submitted to the Safety Manager within two days of hire.)
2. Daily Safety Huddle........................................................................................................................................................... 10 pts
Every shift begins with a huddle of all workers under your supervision. Review the work to be performed during the
shift. Identify the hazards involved and ask everyone to stay focused, use their protective equipment and perform all
work safely. (Spot checks are conducted to ensure that the talks occur. 2 points are deducted for each day that
huddles are not conducted.)
3. Weekly Toolbox Talks ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 pts
A toolbox talk must be completed once each week. Each employee must sign a sign-in sheet which describes the topic
discussed. Topics and sign-in sheets can be provided by the Safety Manager. (Sign-in sheets must be submitted to the
Safety Manager each week. 5 points are deducted for weeks in which no sign-in sheet is received.)
4. Weekly Safety Inspections ................................................................................................................................................ 10 pts
A weekly inspection is performed using the checklist provided by the Safety Manager. (Signed, completed checklists
are submitted to the Safety Manager weekly. 5 points are deducted for weeks in which no checklist is received.)
5. Personal Protective Equipment......................................................................................................................................... 10 pts
Each worker under your supervision must wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required at all times. (Spot
checks are performed to ensure compliance. 1 point is deducted for every violation.)
6. Housekeeping ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 pts
Work areas must be kept tidy and clear of all obstructions, tripping hazards, scrap, etc. (Spot checks are performed to
ensure compliance. 1 point is deducted for every violation.)
7. Safety Enforcement........................................................................................................................................................... 10 pts
Each employee is subject to following Parsons’ safety program requirements. A violation notice must be issued to the
employee for any violations. (Spot checks are performed to ensure compliance. 1 point is deducted for every violation.)
8. Report All Incidents .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 pts
All accidents must be reported to the Safety Manager within one hour. (2 points are deducted for each late report.
Reports over two days late receive a 5-point deduction.)
9. Meet Safety Goals............................................................................................................................................................. 20 pts
The work is conducted without injury. (5 points are deducted for a recordable incident. 20 points are deducted for a
incident with days away from work.)
Evaluation Results
Scores are tabulated each month.
• 90-100 pts – Meets expectations
• 80-89 pts – Minor improvements required
• 70-79 pts – Warning/written reprimand
• Below 70 – Unsatisfactory/loss of supervisory duties
Parsons
Project Manager Expectations
1. Start-up Planning
• Prepare project hazard/risk analysis 8. Ongoing Safety Training/Awareness
• Budget for qualified safety oversight • Maintain safety billboards at project sites
• Budget for safety training, incentives, etc. • Hold regular safety meetings
• Establish challenging safety goals • Implement job specific training as needed
2. Lead by Example 9. Subcontractor/Craft Labor Management
• Personally set the standard for attitude and • Include meaningful safety specs in RFPs
behavior • Establish qualification program
• Act safely at all times • Require craft to be trained before arrival
• Praise safe behavior and apply discipline fairly • Require/review subcontractor safety program
3. New Employee Orientation/Training • Audit subcontractor safety practices
• Lead supervisory responsibility and authority 10. Report and Investigate All Incidents
• START and Zero Injury Techniques • Report all incidents including near misses
• Job/site specific hazards/procedures • Secure site and photograph immediately
• Hazard and incident reporting procedures • Coordinate investigation with Company Safety
4. Activity Hazard Analysis Manager
• Prepared for all significant tasks • Review, approve and understand monthly
• Always reviewed prior to task execution statistics
5. Safety Audits 11. Incentive Programs to Recognize Safe Behavior
• Monthly in office, weekly in field • Encourage immediate recognition of safe
• System to track corrective actions behavior
6. Personal Protective Equipment • Include safety component in any incentive
• Identify equipment and training requirements programs
12. Alcohol/Substance Abuse Program
• Develop inspection and maintenance plan
7. Housekeeping • 100% Pre-employment screening of employees
and subcontractors
• Work areas kept tidy
• Post-incident screening required for all incidents
• Clearly defined standards
13. Establish and Meet Safety Goals
• Accident rates
• Insurance losses
• Zero regulatory violations or fines
CLOSEOUT PHASE
As with startup and administration, every project eventually closes out. From a safety
perspective, contract closeout is the last opportunity to learn from experience gained on a project.
Project Managers must be sure to complete a project safety report during closeout to ensure that
this opportunity is not lost.
The two work elements of this phase are shown below, followed by a Project Manager checklist.
22.2 BASICS
Question Answer
What is the final report? A summary report providing an overview of the project from the perspective of health
and safety.
What is the format of the final safety A mix of narrative, tables, charts, and statistics with major sections for project health
report? and safety program, safety budget and financial performance, workers compensation
costs, safety statistics, OSHA records, medical monitoring, and lessons learned.
Is the PSP to be included in detail? Yes, a copy of the PSP is typically appended to the final report.
What OSHA records are required? Copies of all OSHA-required reports (200, 300, 301, and the like) should be included;
records of any OSHA inspections should also be included.
What about other reporting agencies? The final report includes copies of official reports submitted to regulatory agencies.
Question Answer
What financial information is Financial information including budgeted and actual (estimated if exact figures are not
required? available) amounts for all major safety elements including cost of safety staff, personal
protective equipment, training, awareness, and incentives.
Who receives copies of the final GBU Safety Managers should receive a complete copy, and the GBU QA, Sector, and
report? Division Managers should receive a copy without appendices.
Which projects require a final safety All construction/field projects having five or more FTEs in the field, as well as any
report? projects the GBU Safety Manager determines should produce a final safety report.
How are lessons learned established? Project Managers draft a list of lessons that could apply to a large number of Parsons
projects and various project team members brainstorm to add to the list; lessons
should highlight successes as well as common failures.
23.2 BASICS
Question Answer
Who is responsible? The Project Manager appoints a records custodian and implements a comprehensive records
storage and retention plan.
When is the process The records retention plan is established at the start of a project and is ongoing throughout the job;
initiated? the archival process begins during project closeout.
What records should be Medical monitoring records, training records (materials and attendance), near miss and accident
retained? reports, lead and asbestos records, lists of chemicals used, safety suggestions and audit findings,
corrective actions, industrial hygiene monitoring reports (exposure levels and similar reports).
Where are the records Most records are sent to Pasadena for long-term storage; in some cases, Facilities may require
archived? that a records storage facility near the project be used.
Records Retention
Question Answer
How long do we keep the According to Corporate Legal Department policy, how long records are kept depends on the type of
records? document; if the policy does not cover a particular document, safety and medical records should be
held for 30 years.
Where is the Corporate On PWeb, under Policies
policy located? https://pweb.parsons.com/Policy/Search_for_a_Policy/_policies_search.htm?field=mnu0
Corporate Safety Management Instruction MI-0001 also addresses this topic.
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
All new employees, both new hires and transfers, on a project must attend the orientation
program on their first day and sign an acknowledgment form indicating they attended and
understood the orientation. Any employee who is unsure of any information presented in the
orientation must request clarification. Employees who do not participate in the orientation or
refuse to sign the acknowledgment cannot work on site.
4.5 TRAINING
The project has a comprehensive health and safety training program tailored to the scope of
work. All employees receive a general safety orientation upon assignment to the project. All
office-based employees or field employees who spend a significant portion of their time in an
office or trailer also receive specialized office training, including the following topics:
4.7 MEETINGS
All project meetings of five or more people must begin with a safety topic. The meeting
chairperson may present the safety topic or ask for a volunteer to open the discussion. In general,
these “safety moments” are only one or two minutes lo ng and are directly relevant to the work at
hand or applicable to most employees outside the workplace.
Monthly safety meetings are held with all hands to review critical safety procedures, discuss
safety incidents, and celebrate safety milestones. The Project Manager announces the time and
schedule of these meetings at least on week in advance.
4.8.2 Measurement
The Safety Manager and Quality Manager establish a measurement system to provide indicators
of safety performance, including the following metrics:
These personnel have the authority and responsibility for implementing the provisions of this
program.
• Position 1 TBD
• Position 2 TBD
• Position 3 TBD
• Position 4 TBD
FCEs are conducted by medical provider name, phone, and location.
Name, Project Safety Manager, (123) 123-4567 administers the medical monitoring program.
The following items were identified and reviewed with the subcontractor.
Environmental Hazards
Other
Additional Notes/Comments:
3. ___ Yes ___ No Do you require and use site-specific safety plans?
4. ___ Yes ___ No Does your worker’s compensation carrier provide site audits on a regular basis?
5. ___ Yes ___ No Does your company have a written drug/substance abuse policy?
6. ___ Yes ___ No Do you have an orientation program for new hires?
7. ___ Yes ___ No If you have an orientation program for new hires, does it include subcontractors?
8. ___ Yes ___ No Do you require subcontractors to submit safety plans?
9. ___ Yes ___ No Do you hold site safety meetings for field supervisors?
How often? Weekly ___ Biweekly ___ Monthly ___ Daily
10. ___ Yes ___ No Do you hold craft toolbox safety meetings?
How often? Weekly ___ Biweekly ___ Monthly ___ Daily
11. ___ Yes ___ No Have you been inspected by OSHA or received any OSHA citations in the past 3 years? If
yes, provide an attachment describing the outcome of the inspection along with copies of
citations received. Provide a description of the actions taken to abate the citations as an
attachment to this application. Respond to any open citations shown on the OSHA website
(www.osha.gov).
12. Identify below by name, phone number, and title the person in your firm directly responsible for the firm’s Safety
Program management and attach a copy of his or her resume to this application.
13. How do you conduct project safety inspections, and how often are they performed?
14. Describe your firm’s program to motivate, encourage, and monitor safe work performance.
OSHA INFORMATION:
*Please use your OSHA 200 Log and/or 300 Log to fill in the Total employee hours worked in the last 3 years (do not
number of injuries and illnesses for the last 3 years include any non-work time, even though paid)
Year Hours (B)
Year 1 2 3 1 ______
2 ______
3 ______
Are the following accident records and accident summaries kept? How often are they recorded?
No Yes Monthly Annually
Accidents totaled for the entire company ______ _______ _______ _______
Accidents totaled by project ______ _______ _______ _______
The Applicant shall maintain records of such evaluations and make them available for review and approval of Parsons
representatives at all reasonable times should Applicant be awarded a contract based on this application.
By submitting this application, the Applicant agrees to use the above criteria and this form when selecting lower tier
subcontractors.
• Scope of work evaluation that describes the sequence of work and associated hazardous
activities.
• Specific activity hazards analysis (AHA).
• A project site employee orientation program that addresses location specific issues
relative to safety and health.
• A site-specific emergency action plan that includes a list of key management contacts
with home office, project site, home, and cellular telephone numbers.
• A site-specific medical emergency plan that lists qualified first aid personnel by name
and includes copies of their current certificates.
• Key line management personnel, by name and position, who will enforce the SSP.
• Key competent or qualified personnel by name and copy of current documentation
identifying specific certified competency (e.g., scaffolding, excavations, and fall
protection).
• Written progressive disciplinary program for violations of safety procedures.
• Trenching and shoring plan (if applicable).
• 100% fall protection plan (if applicable).
• Contractor task hazard planning.
The following project site safety, health and security requirements, procedures, and hazards have been identified and
reviewed with the Subcontractor.
Other Attendees:
Name Title Company
• Asbestos
• Confined spaces
• Crane movement
• Excavations and trenches
• Falls
• Fire
• Heavy material movement
• Industrial hygiene
• Lead
• Marine safety/work around water
• Overhead and underground electrical
• Traffic
6.2 FIVE HAZARD CONTROL M EASURES – ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
Site hazards and hazards resulting from construction activities are controlled using one or more
of the control measures listed below. The order of precedence is as follows:
1. Engineer/design to eliminate or minimize hazards. A major component of the design
phase is to select appropriate safety features to eliminate a hazard and render it fail-safe
or provide redundancy using backup components.
2. Guard the hazard. Hazards that cannot be eliminated by design must be reduced to an
acceptable risk level by safety guards or isolation devices that render them inactive.
3. Provide warnings. Hazards that cannot be totally eliminated by design or guarding are
controlled through using a warning or alarm device.
4. Provide special procedures or training. When design, guarding, or warnings cannot
eliminate hazards, subcontractors must develop procedures, training, and audits to ensure
safe completion of work. Training cannot be a substitute for hazard elimination when
life-threatening hazards are present.
5. Provide personal protective equipment. To protect workers from injury, the last
method in the order of precedence is the use of personal protective equipment, such as
hard hats, gloves, eye protection, life jackets, and other protective equipment with the
understanding that bulky, cumbersome, and heavy personal protective equipment is often
discarded or not used, rendering this method ineffective without proper controls.
• Premobilization inspection. Conduct an initial site inspection for prejob planning. The
inspection should cover potential exposures such as the location of electrical lines,
underground utilities, nearby structures, traffic conditions, site security needs, public
exposures general liability, and other potential exposures.
• Water, wastewater, and marine work. Analyze work adjacent to, in, or over water
(including lakes, canals, dams, treatment plants, water tanks, clarifiers, and reservoirs) for
hazards.
• Traffic controls. Plan the traffic controls for delivery of equipment or materials as well
as any equipment operations. Control measures include warning signs, flagmen, traffic
stoppage and control, and unloading procedures.
• Material storage. Consider where materials and equipment will be stored on site.
Implement measures to protect against vandalism and theft of tools, equipment, or
materials. Also consider the hazards that may exist for workers when they are storing or
retrieving those materials.
• Material handling. Consider the size and weight of loads, the equipment to be used, how
the equipment is set up and protected, and safety and maintenance inspections of material
handling and rigging equipment. Also consider to employee training in the use of the
equipment or personal body mechanics when engaged in manual material handling
activities.
• Heavy equipment controls. Evaluate the use of heavy equipment in operations such as
site clearing, grading, and excavation or lifting. Controls should include equipment
alarms, use of qualified operators, preuse inspections, and any specific OSHA regulatory
requirements.
• Fall protection. Use fall protection when employees are working above the normal work
surface level. Consider how and where ladders, scaffold, work platforms, or lifts
(including scissors lifts or bucket lifts), roofing work and leading edges are used.
Evaluate protective measures such as fall protection plans, use of personal fall arrest
systems, and the work surfaces for slip and fall hazards and protection.
• Steel erection. Subcontractors erecting steel must comply with applicable regulations of
OSHA 1926.750 and the Steel Erection Negotiated Rule Advisory Committee
(SENRAC).
• Personal protective equipment. Consider operations where PPE is required and the type
of PPE required, e.g., eye, head, foot, respiratory, hearing and hand protection, and types
of special protective clothing.
• Portable hand and power tools. Evaluate the tools to be used and the ways that workers
are protected from the hazards associated with the use of tools. Consider tool
maintenance requirements; electrical requirements; the use of ground fault circuit
interrupters, grounding, extension cords, and tool inspection procedures; and employee
training and PPE requirements.
• On-site traffic. Internal traffic control plans should include ways to restrict the number
of vehicles on site, the flow of vehicles through the site, haul roads, speed controls,
subcontractor employee parking areas, merging of site traffic with local vehicle traffic,
pedestrian controls in traffic zones, access by emergency and rescue vehicles and
operator controls.
• Employee training. Always review the safety training needs of employees. Training
should include initial site safety orientations and chemical hazard communication
training. Some operations (e.g., excavation, blasting, scaffold erection, tunneling,
confined space, and operating heavy equipment and working in highly hazardous plant
process operations) may require special training that should be checked and evaluated.
• Confined spaces. Confined space work requires special consideration, evaluation, and
controls. Each space should be reviewed for regulatory compliance.
• Tunneling. Tunneling has specific requirements that involve the local Mine Safety and
Health Administration officials. Project Managers must contact GBU Safety Managers to
ensure that tunneling hazards are properly addressed.
• Crane operations. Consider special requirements for operations, maintenance, and heavy
lifting operation. All lifts must be planned in accordance with the limitations of cranes
being used.
• Excavations and trenching. These activities require complete analysis of existing
underground exposures, soils, sloping and shoring methods, equipment, and engineering
if depth of trench or excavations exceeds four feet. A activity hazards analysis is
recommended for all trenching operations.
• Concrete formwork and placement. Adequate access and egress to elevated concrete
work is essential to the safe and quality placement of concrete work. Work involving
concrete should consider protective measures such as staging, platforms, handrails, and
other passive forms of employee protection.
• Process safety management. At process sites where highly hazardous chemicals are
stored or used, comply with special considerations and process safety management
OSHA regulations.
• Mechanical, electrical, and piping. Evaluate all work associated with the installation,
repair and maintenance of mechanical, piping and electrical work for interferences,
lockout/tagout, line break procedures, and applicable customer requirements.
• Unexploded ordnance (UXO). For all projects where UXO may exist, work cannot start
until the project develops a UXO safety plan and trained all personnel to the requirements
of the plan. The project must also have a UXO safety officer on site at all times when
work is being performed in and around areas contaminated with UXO.
Exhibit 6-1 is a sample activity hazards analysis form. Exhibit 6-2 shows a training record to be
completed and kept on file for each activity hazards analysis.
Parsons
Activity Hazards Analysis
Page____ of _____
Project Name & Number: AHA No. Date: New:
Parsons
Activity Hazards Analysis Training Record
JOB NUMBER
AHA NUMBER
JOB LOCATION
DATE:
NAME OF TRAINER :
SUBJECTS COVERED:
Comments:
Parsons
Notice of Subcontractor Violation
of Safety and Health Regulations
Date:
Contractor Name:
Address:
Attention:
This letter officially notifies you that you have been found to be in violation of the following Safety Regulations:
on (date) ____________________, by .
Personal Protective
Confined Space Entry Lockout/Tagout Hot Work Equipment
Knowledge of the Awareness of warning
environment alarms Evacuation route s Back-up Alarms
Environmental/Hazardous
Assembly locations Fall Protection Scaffolding Material Storage
Trenching Safe Work Practices Security Practices
Other:
Parsons
Notice of Noncompliance with Safety and Health Regulations
Under conditions of this enforcement procedure check all items that apply:
_____ 1. You are being notified of this violation and should take corrective action to prevent a reoccurrence. The corrective
action shall be documented to the Parsons Construction Management representative immediately.
_____ 2. You must submit a plan for compliance to your Parsons Construction Management representative and the
Construction Safety Manager within two days of receipt of this letter. The compliance plan must include the means
or methods of compliance and the date that the requirements for compliance will be completed. Once compliance
has been achieved, a follow up letter must be sent to the Parsons Construction Management representative and
Construction Safety Manager. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action against your Company.
_____ 3. You are required to review the stated procedures with your Parsons Construction Management representative.
Work may not commence on the site until the review is complete and the Subcontractor responds formally that the
procedure is understood and will comply.
_____ 4. You are required to review the stated procedures with your Parsons Construction Management representative.
Work may not commence on the site until the review is complete and you must confirm formally the disciplinary
action to be taken against the supervisor and employees.
_____ 5. All work on the site will stop until the Parsons Construction Management representative reviews all the facts with
the Subcontractor and determines if the contract between the parties will be terminated.
Sincerely,
___________________________
Parsons Representative
Parsons
Initial Subcontractor Employee Training Acknowledgement
Name of Trainer:
Training Subject:
Name of employee:
Date of hire/assignment:
I, , hereby certify that I have received training as described above in the following areas:
• The potential occupational hazards in general in the work area and associated with my job assignment.
• General safety requirements indicate the safe work conditions, safe work practices and personal protective equipment
required for my work.
• The hazards of any chemicals to which I may be exposed and my right to information contained on material safety data
sheets for those chemicals, and how to understand this information.
• My right to ask questions, or provide any information to the employer on safety either directly or anonymously without
any fear of reprisal.
• Disciplinary procedures the employer will use to enforce compliance with general safety requirements.
I understand this training and agree to comply with general safety requirements for my work area.
Daily Safety Planners like the one shown in Exhibit 7-2 enable supervisors and employees to
formally document safety huddle participation as well as the day’s activities, associated risks,
and relevant control measures. Supervisors can distribute planners during safety huddles for
employees to complete. Planners engage employees and improve the effectiveness of the safety
huddle meeting.
If field supervisors choose to use daily safety planners, employees must carry the planner
completed for each day and show it to any manager on a project for signature. This review
becomes an audit of field supervisors and can be the basis of an incentive program, with signed
cards being eligible for weekly prizes.
• General provisions
• First aid
• Emergency response
• Respiratory protection
• Signaling
• Process safety management
• Powder-operated hand tools
• Gas welding and cutting
• Confined spaces
• Lockout/tagout
• Fire protection respiratory protection
• Hazard communication
The Project Safety Manager organizes this training. Instructors are typically Parsons safety
department experts certified in the topics they instruct. (See SHARP Management Manual
Section 9 for further details.)
Exhibit 9-1 – Competent Person and Activity Hazards Analysis Requirements (Contd)
Competent/ Written Plan
OSHA EM 385-1-1 Qualified Training and AHA
Safety and Health Requirement Regulation Regulation Person Required Required
25. Rigging 1926.251 15.A Yes Yes Yes
26. Waste Disposal 1926.252 14.D Yes Yes Yes
27. Tools 1926.300-307 13.A N/A N/A Yes
28. Gas Welding and Cutting 1926.350 10.A Recommended Yes Yes
29. Arc Welding 1926.351 10.E Recommended Yes Yes
30. Electrical 1926.400-415 11.E Yes Yes Yes
31. General Electrical 1926.416 11.A Yes Yes Yes
32. Lockout Tagout 1926.417, 1910.147 12.A Yes Yes Yes
33. Lockout Tagout Permit System See above 12.A Yes Yes Yes
34. Maintenance of Electrical Equipment 1926.431 11A Yes Yes Yes
35. Environmental Deterioration of 1926.432 Yes Yes Yes
Electrical Equipment
36. Batteries/Battery Charging Equipment 1926.441 11.E N/A Yes Yes
37. Scaffolding 1926.450-454 22.A Yes Yes Yes
38. Aerial Lifts 1926.453 22.J and K Yes Yes Yes
39. Fall Protection 1926.500-503 21.A Yes Yes Yes
40. Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and 1926.550 16.A Yes Yes Yes
Conveyors
41. Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment 1926.600-603 18.A Yes Yes Yes
42. Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts) 1910.178 Yes Yes Yes
43. Site Clearing 1926.604 31.A N/A Yes Yes
44. Marine Operations and Equipment 1926.606 16.F Yes Yes Yes
45. Excavations 1926.650-652 25.A Yes Yes Yes
46. Excavation Permit N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes
47. Concrete and Masonry Construction 1926.700-706 27.A Yes Yes Yes
48. Steel Erection 1926.750-761 and Yes Yes Yes
SENRAC
49. Underground Construction 1926.800 26.A Yes Yes Yes
50. Caissons 1926.801 26.H Yes Yes Yes
51. Cofferdams 1926.802 Yes Yes Yes
52. Compressed Air 1926.803 26.I Yes Yes Yes
53. Demolition 1926.850-860 inclusive 23.A Yes Yes Yes
54. Power Transmission and Distribution 1926.950-960 inclusive 11.H Yes Yes Yes
55. Rollover Protective Structures; 1926.1000-1003 inclusive N/A N/A Yes
Overhead Protection
56. Stairways and Ladders Scope 1926.1050 21.A N/A Yes Yes
57. S/L General Requirements 1926.1051 Yes Yes Yes
58. Stairways 1926.1052 21.E Recommended Yes N/A
Exhibit 9-1 – Competent Person and Activity Hazards Analysis Requirements (Contd)
Competent/ Written Plan
OSHA EM 385-1-1 Qualified Training and AHA
Safety and Health Requirement Regulation Regulation Person Required Required
59. Ladders 1926.1053 21.D Yes Yes Yes
60. Ladder/Stair Training 1926.1060 Yes Yes Yes
61. Diving Scope 1926.1071-1072 30.A Yes Yes Yes
62. Dive Team Quals 1926.1076 30.A.08 Yes Yes Yes
63. Dive Safe Practices Manual 1926.1080 30.A.16 Yes Yes Yes
64. Predive Procedures 1926.1081 Yes Yes Yes
65. Procedures During Dive 1926.1082 30.A.15 Yes Yes Yes
66. Post Dive Procedures 1926.1083 30.A.22 Yes Yes Yes
67. SCUBA Diving 1926.1084 30.B Yes Yes Yes
68. Surface-Supplied Air Diving 1926.1085 30.A.04 Yes Yes Yes
69. Mixed-gas Diving 1926.1086 30.D Yes Yes Yes
70. Liveboating 1926.1087 30.A.05 Yes Yes Yes
71. Diving Equipment 1926.1090 30.E Yes Yes Yes
72. Diving Recordkeeping Requirements 1926.1092 30.A.06 Yes Yes Yes
73. Internal Traffic Control N/A 8.D N/A Yes Yes
74. Traffic Movement Restriction Times N/A 8.C N/A Yes Yes
75. Line Breaking 1910.119 and 1926.54 Yes Yes Yes
76. Major Material Movements N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes
77. Right-of-way Restrictions N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes
78. Bicycles/Golf Carts N/A 18.D N/A Yes N/A
79. IIPP/SSPP Cal 3203 Cal 3203 Yes Yes Yes
This model program must be maintained by the Subcontractor’s Project Manager in order to be
effective.
These personnel have the authority and responsibility for implementing the provisions of this
program for:
Project Site Location On-site Contact No.
All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and maintaining the SSP in their
work areas and for answering worker questions about the SSP. A copy of this SSP is available
from each manager and supervisor.
5. Hazard/Risk/Exposure Assessment
List Hazards and Explosives here
Major hazards or risks and exposures associated with the scope of work evaluation shall be listed
here. Each major activity shall be evaluated and an Activity Hazards Analysis developed.
Parsons
Risk Mitigation Two-Week Look-Ahead Form
Identified Risks/Exposures/Hazards:
Control Measures:
Subcontractors Mobilizing/Demobilizing:
Audit/Inspections Scheduled:
Planned Orientation/Training :
Recommendations/Comments/Concerns:
Our system of ensuring that all workers comply with the rules and maintain a safe work
environment includes:
• Informing workers of the provisions of our SSP;
• Evaluating the safety performance of all workers;
• Explanation of the employer’s SSP, Parsons Safety Program, emergency action plan and
fire prevention plan, and measures for reporting any unsafe conditions, work practices,
injuries and when additional instruction is needed.
• Use of appropriate clothing, including gloves, footwear, and personal protective
equipment.
• Information about chemical hazards to which employees could be exposed and other
hazard communication program information.
• Availability of toilet, hand-washing, and drinking water facilities.
• Provisions for medical services and first aid including emergency procedures.
In addition, we provide specific instructions to all workers regarding hazards unique to their job
assignment, to the extent that such information was not already covered in other training.
• Landing and loading areas, including release of rigging, landing layout, moving vehicles
and equipment, truck locating, loading and shipping.
• Fall protection from elevated locations.
• Use of elevated platforms, including condors and scissor lifts.
• Driver safety.
• Traffic safety
• Slips, falls, and back injuries.
• Ergonomic hazards, including proper lifting techniques and working on ladders or in a
stooped posture for prolonged periods at one time.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Respiratory Equipment.
• Hazardous chemical exposures.
• Hazard communication.
• Physical hazards, such as heat stress, noise, and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Laboratory safety.
• Bloodborne pathogens and other biological hazards.
• Other job-specific hazards, such as ________________________________________
• Other:
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
15. Recordkeeping Policy
We have taken the following steps to document implementation of our SSP:
• Records of hazard assessment inspections, including the persons conducting the
inspection, the unsafe conditions and work practices that have been identified and the
action taken to correct the identified unsafe conditions and work practices, are recorded
on a hazard assessment and correction form
• Documentation of safety and health training for each worker, including the worker’s
name or other identifier, training dates, types of training, and training providers are
recorded on a worker training and instruction form.
• Other records are retained as required by contract specifications or by local, state or
federal(OSHA regulations. Where regulations do not specify the length of records
retention, a period of three years after project completion will be used.
22. Attach other written programs as required by regulation and applicable to this
project.
23. List of Attachments
• Periodic Safety/Audit Inspection Record
• Accident Inspection Report Form
• Sample Training Record
• Subcontractors Weekly Safety Planning Submission
• Site-Specific Safety Plan – Self Assessment Checklist
OVERVIEW
This program covers a broad spectrum of office locations and conditions; it may not match the
exact needs of every office. However, it does provide the essential framework for an location or
office safety plan. (Refer to CP-0001, Office Facilities–Livelink, Corporate Information, Health
& Safety.)
Implementing a safety plan requires that office managers carefully review the requirements for
each element of this model program, fill in the blanks that apply, and check the items that apply
to the workplace. All offices must keep this model program up to date in order to be effective.
These personnel implement the provisions of this safety program. All managers and supervisors
implement and maintain the safety program in their work areas and answer worker questions
about the safety program. A copy of this safety program is available for review by all employees
in the office.
4. Control Measures
(List the control measure for hazards, risks, and exposures listed in number 3 above)
5. Periodic Inspections
Periodic office safety inspections are performed according to the following schedule:
• ________________________________;
Frequency (quarterly, monthly, weekly)
• When the safety program is initially established
• When required by regulation
• When new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment present new hazards are
introduced into the workplace
6. Compliance Requirements
Managers must ensure that all safety and health policies and procedures are clearly
communicated and that all employees understand them. Managers and supervisors are expected
to enforce the rules fairly and uniformly.
All employees must use safe work practices, follow all directives, policies, and procedures, and
maintain a safe work environment.
Parsons ensures that all workers comply with the rules and maintain a safe work environment by:
• Informing workers of the provisions of the safety program
• Evaluating the all workers’ safety performance
• Recognizing employees who perform safe and healthful work practices
• Training workers whose safety performance is deficient
• Disciplining workers who do not comply with safe and healthful work practices
• Implementing the following practices:
7. Hazard Correction
Project Managers or Facilities Managers must correct unsafe or unhealthy work conditions,
practices, or procedures in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazards and in
accordance with the following procedures:
• When the hazard is observed or discovered.
• When an imminent hazard cannot be abated immediately without endangering employees
or property, all exposed workers (except those needed to correct the existing condition)
are removed from the area [by whom? how?]. Workers needed to correct the hazardous
condition must receive necessary protection [from whom?].
• All such actions taken and dates they are completed must be documented on the
appropriate forms [by whom?].
• When new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment that are introduced to the
workplace represent a new hazard
• When an employer becomes aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard
• To all new workers
• To all workers given new job assignments for which training was not previously provided
• To familiarize supervisors with the safety and health hazards workers under their
immediate direction and control may be exposed to
• To all workers for hazards specific to each employee’s job assignment
Workplace safety and health practices for all locations include:
• An explanation of the location or office safety program, emergency action plan, and fire
prevention plan, how to report unsafe conditions, work practices, injuries, and when
additional instruction is needed.
• Information about chemical hazards employees could be exposed to and other hazard
communication program information.
• Medical services and first aid provisions, including emergency procedures.
In addition, Parsons instructs all workers on the hazards unique to their job assignments if that
information is not already covered in other training.
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General Work Environment
Are all workstations, cubicles, and offices clean and orderly?
Are work surfaces kept dry or appropriate means taken to ensure that the surfaces are slip-resistant?
Are all spilled materials or liquids cleaned up immediately?
Are warning signs available when items are spilled?
Is combustible scrap, debris, and waste stored safely and removed from the office?
Are coffee pots turned off at night?
Is accumulated combustible dust routinely removed from elevated surfaces, including the overhead
structure of buildings?
Walkways
Where panic hardware is installed on a required exit door, does it allow the door to open by applying a
force of 15 pounds or less in the direction of the exit traffic?
Where exit doors open directly onto any street, alley or other area where vehicles may be operated,
are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees stepping into the path of traffic?
Are doors that swing in both directions and are located between rooms where there is frequent traffic
provided with viewing panels in each door?
Portable Ladders
Are all ladders maintained in good condition, joints between steps and side rails tight, all hardware and
fittings securely attached, and moveable parts operating freely without binding or undue play?
Are non-slip safety feet provided on each ladder?
Are non-slip safety feet provided on each metal or rung ladder?
Are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?
It is prohibited to place a ladder in front of doors opening toward the ladder except when the door is
blocked open, locked or guarded.
It is prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.
Are employees instructed to face the ladder when ascending or descending?
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Ergonomics
Improvement of safety will be achieved through analysis of the management controls and an
evaluation of the effectiveness of the safety system. The analysis of the management controls
will be performed by profiling the safety system and personal interviews. The evaluation of
effectiveness of the system will be performed by reviewing practices and procedures, accident
statistics/records, by conducting a hazard search, and through personal interviews. Refer to
Figure G-4 for a sample personal interview form.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE
The approach used for the analysis of the safety system will give a profile of the quality of the
safety activity. This process consists of the activity standards, the rating form, and the score
sheet.
There are five categories of activity standards. Each category is broken down into sets of criteria,
which are assigned a weighted value. There can be any number of criteria sets in each category.
The highest subtotal value that can be obtained within each category is 100. When all categories
are rated, the total rating is the average of all five section scores.
This analysis system is designed to give a quantitative rating for the quality of the safety
activities. The rating score is not to be indicative of experience or severity ratings. This system,
if used objectively, can be a constructive tool for a proactive management approach, and can
facilitate the evolution of the safety system.
OPENING CONFERENCE
Upon arriving at the jobsite, Parsons’ Construction Manager is contacted. The Construction
Manager may at that time contact the client representative(s) and any Parsons representative(s)
that he would like to be involved in the opening conference. This conference will serve as a get
acquainted meeting, and an explanation of the purpose and scope of the Safety Systems Analysis
will be given. Items on the opening conference checklist (Figure B1-1) will be briefly discussed.
All representatives attending the opening conference will sign in on the attendance form (Figure
B1-2).
CLOSING CONFERENCE
Upon completing the Safety Systems Analysis, the Parsons Construction Manager will be
contacted. The Construction Manager may contact any individuals he wishes to attend the
closing conference.
The closing conference will consist of a review of the Safety Systems Analysis. The review will
cover elements of the management system profile, items noted during the hazard search, the
setting of abatement days for any outstanding items from the hazard search, and a question and
comments session. It will also be explained that a more specific report with explanations and
comments will be forthcoming.
CONCLUSION
Improvement of the management system is a continuing process. The Safety Systems Analysis is
a tool that can be used to identify areas that need change in the safety systems. The Safety
Systems Analysis has also been designed to be flexible and to evolve with ongoing
improvements in the management system.
Parsons
Opening Conference Checklist
Purpose and scope
Log 300/first report of injury
Log 300 posted from February 01 through May 01
OSHA poster
First-aid/first-aid log
Site-specific safety plan
Incentive/accountability system
Subcontractor incentives
Employee incentives
Employee recognition systems
Contractor selection process
Supervisor/employee orientations
Supervisor/employee training
Hazard communication
Permitting requirements
Self-inspection process
Accident/near-miss investigation process
Emergency response/evacuation plans
May interview contractor supervision/employees
Parsons
Opening Conference/Closing Conference
ATTENDANCE
Time
Job No. Date
Client Name Location
Client Personnel Parsons Personnel
Name Name
Title Title
Phone Number Phone Number
Name Name
Title Title
Phone Number Phone Number
Name Name
Title Title
Phone Number Phone Number
Other Comments
Organization
Name
Title
Phone Number
Organization
Name
Title
Phone Number
Organization
Name
Title
Phone Number
Parsons
Opening Conference/Closing Conference
COMMENTS
Page of
Time
Date
Job No. Location
Parsons
Hazard Search
Page of
Time
Date
Job No. Location
Attendees
Name: Name: Name:
Title: Title: Title:
Hazard Description/Unsafe Practice Location Abatement Period Status or Date Corrected
0 - 59 = Poor
60 - 79 = Fair
80 - 89 = Good
90 - 100 = Excellent
Parsons
Construction Safety Audit Guide
Office Location: __________________________
Audit Conducted By: __________________________
Audit Date: __________________________
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General Work Environment
Are all worksites clean and orderly?
Are work surfaces kept dry or appropriate means taken to ensure that the surfaces are slip-
resistant?
Are all spilled materials or liquids cleaned up immediately?
Is combustible scrap, debris, and waste stored safely and removed from the worksite promptly?
Is accumulated combustible dust routinely removed from elevated surfaces, including the
overhead structure of buildings?
Is combustible dust cleaned with a vacuum system to prevent the dust from going into
suspension?
Is metallic or conductive dust prevented from entering or accumulation on or around electrical
enclosures or equipment?
Are covered metal waste cans used for oily and paint-soaked waste?
Are all oil- and gas-fired devices equipped with flame failure controls to prevent the flow of fuel if
pilots or main burners are not working?
Are paint spray booths, dip tanks, and similar equipment cleaned regularly?
Are the minimum number of toilets and washing facilities provided?
Are approved safety glasses required to be worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye
injuries such as punctures, abrasions, contusions or burns?
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Walkways
Are aisles and passageways kept clear?
Are aisles and walkways marked as appropriate?
Are wet surfaces covered with non-slip materials?
Are holes in the floor, sidewalk, or other walking surface repaired properly, covered, or otherwise
made safe?
Is safe clearance provided for walking in aisles where motorized or mechanical handling
equipment is operating?
Are spilled materials cleaned up immediately?
Are materials or equipment stored in so that PSP projectiles do not interfere with the walkway?
Are changes of direction or elevations readily identifiable?
Are aisles or walkways that pass near moving or operating machinery, welding operations or
similar operations arranged so employees will not be subjected to potential hazards?
Is adequate headroom provided for the entire length of any aisle or walkway?
Are standard guardrails provided wherever aisle or walkway surfaces are elevated more than 30
inches above any adjacent floor or the ground?
Are bridges provided over conveyors and similar hazards?
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Do stairway landings have a dimension measured in the direction of travel, at least equal to width
of the stairway?
Is the vertical distance between stairway landings limited to 12 feet or less?
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etc.?
Are exit signs provided with the word EXIT in lettering at least 5 inches high and the stroke of the
lettering at least ½ inch wide?
Are exit doors side-hinged?
Are all exits kept free of obstructions?
Are at least two means of egress provided from elevated platforms, pits or rooms where the
absence of a second exit would increase the risk of injury from hot, poisonous, corrosive,
suffocating, flammable, or explosive substances?
Are there sufficient exits to permit prompt escape in case of emergency?
Are special precautions taken to protect employees during construction and repair operations?
Is the number of exits from each floor of a building, and the number of exits from the building
itself, appropriate for the building occupancy load?
Are exit stairways which are required to be separated from other parts of a building enclosed by
at least two-hour fire-resistive construction in buildings more than four stories in height, and not
less than one-hour fire resistive construction elsewhere?
When ramps are used as part of required exiting from a building, is the ramp slope limited to 1
foot vertical and 12 feet horizontal?
Where exiting will be through frameless glass doors, glass exit doors, storm doors, and such are
the doors fully tempered and meet the safety requirements for human impact?
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does the ladder always extend at least 3 feet above the elevated surface?
Is it required that when portable rung or cleat type ladders are used the base is so placed that
slipping will not occur, or it is lashed or otherwise held in place?
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Are employees made aware of the hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools?
Are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, and similar equipment used while using hand tools
or equipment that might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?
Are jacks checked periodically to ensure that they are in good operating condition?
Are tool handles wedged tightly in the head of all tools?
Are tool cutting edges kept PSP so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping?
Are tools stored in dry, secure location where they won't be tampered with?
Is eye and face protection used when driving hardened or tempered spuds or nails?
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Portable (Power Operated) Tools and Equipment
Are grinders, saws, and similar equipment provided with appropriate safety guards?
Are power tools used with the correct shield, guard or attachment recommended by the
manufacturer?
Are portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the base shoe?
Are circular saw guards checked to ensure that they are not wedged up, thus leaving the lower
portion of the blade unguarded?
Are rotating or moving parts of equipment guarded to prevent physical contact?
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use?
Is it required that employees check the safety of the lock out by attempting a start up after making
sure no one is exposed?
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Are compressors equipped with pressure relief valves, and pressure gauges?
Are compressor air intakes installed and equipped to ensure that only clean uncontaminated air
enters the compressor?
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When compressed air is used to inflate auto tires, is a clip-on chuck and an inline regulator preset
to 40 psi required?
Is it prohibited to use compressed air to clean up or move combustible dust if such action could
cause the dust to be suspended in the air and cause a fire or explosion hazard?
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Compressed Air Receivers
Is every receiver equipped with a pressure gauge and with one or more automatic, spring-loaded
safety valves?
Is the total relieving capacity of the safety valve capable of preventing pressure in the receiver
from exceeding the maximum allowable working pressure of the receiver by more than 10
percent?
Is every air receiver provided with a drainpipe and valve at the lowest point for the removal of
accumulated oil and water?
Are compressed air receivers periodically drained of moisture and oil?
Are all safety valves tested frequently and at regular intervals to determine whether they are in
good operating condition?
Is there a current operating permit issued by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health?
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Are the controls of hoists plainly marked to indicate the direction of travel or motion?
Is each cage-controlled hoist equipped with an effective warning device?
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Does each industrial truck have a warning horn, whistle, gong or other device which can be
clearly heard above the normal noise in the areas where operated?
Are the brakes on each industrial truck capable of bringing the vehicle to a complete and safe
stop when fully loaded?
Will the industrial truck's parking brake effectively prevent the vehicle from moving when
unattended?
Are industrial trucks operating in areas where flammable gases or vapors, or combustible dust or
ignitable fibers may be present in the atmosphere, approved for such locations?
Are motorized hand and hand/rider trucks so designed that the brakes are applied, and power to
the drive motor shuts off when the operator releases his/her grip on the device that controls the
travel?
Are industrial trucks with internal combustion engine operated in buildings or enclosed areas,
carefully checked to ensure such operations do not cause harmful concentration of dangerous
gases or fumes?
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Spraying Operations
Is adequate ventilation ensured before spray operations are started?
Is mechanical ventilation provided when spraying operation is done in enclosed areas?
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Before entry, are appropriate atmospheric tests performed to check for oxygen deficiency, toxic
substance, and explosive concentrations in the confined space before entry?
Is adequate illumination provided for the work to be performed in the confined space?
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compressed gas bottles forbidden inside of the confined space, torches lighted only outside of the
confined area and the confined area tested for an explosive atmosphere each time before a
lighted torch is to be taken into the confined space?
If employees will be using oxygen-consuming equipment such as salamanders, torches,
furnaces, in a confined space, is sufficient air provided to ensure combustion without reducing the
oxygen concentration of the atmosphere below 19.5 percent by volume?
Whenever combustion-type equipment is used in confined space, are provisions made to ensure
the exhaust gases are vented outside of the enclosure?
Is each confined space checked for decaying vegetation or animal matter, which may produce
methane, hydrogen sulfide, etc?
Is the confined space checked for possible industrial waste, which could contain toxic properties?
If the confined space is below the ground and near areas where motor vehicles will be operating,
is it possible for vehicle exhaust or carbon monoxide to enter the space?
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Environmental Controls
Are all work areas properly illuminated?
Are employees instructed in proper first aid and other emergency procedures?
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Are bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded to containers during dispensing?
Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have explosion-proof lights?
Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have mechanical or gravity ventilation?
Is liquefied petroleum gas stored, handled, and used in accordance with safe practices and
standards?
Are liquefied petroleum storage tanks guarded to prevent damage from vehicles?
Are all solvent wastes and flammable liquids kept in fire-resistant covered containers until they
are removed from the worksite?
Is vacuuming used whenever possible rather than blowing or sweeping combustible dust?
Are fire separators placed between containers of combustibles or flammables, when stacked one
upon another, to ensure their support and stability?
Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by distance, fire resistant barriers or other
means while in storage?
Are fire extinguishers selected and provided for the types of materials in areas where they are to
be used?
Class A: Ordinary combustible material fires.
Class B: Flammable liquid, gas or grease fires.
Class C: Energized-electrical equipment fires.
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exposed?
Is your local fire department well acquainted with your facilities, location, and specific hazards?
If you have a fire alarm system, is it tested at least annually?
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Hazardous Chemical Exposures
Are employees trained in the safe handling practices of hazardous chemicals such as acids,
caustics, and the like?
Are employees aware of the potential hazards involving various chemicals stored or used in the
workplace--such as acids, bases, caustics, epoxies, and phenols?
Is employee exposure to chemicals kept within acceptable levels?
Are eye wash fountains and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are
handled?
Are all containers, such as vats and storage tanks labeled as to their contents--e.g.
"CAUSTICS"?
Are all employees required to use personal protective clothing and equipment when handling
chemicals (i.e. gloves, eye protection, and respirators)?
Are flammable or toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use?
Are chemical piping systems clearly marked as to their content?
Where corrosive liquids are frequently handled in open containers or drawn from storage vessels
or pipelines, are adequate means readily available for neutralizing or disposing of spills or
overflows properly and safely?
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Are materials that emit toxic asphyxiant, suffocating, or anesthetic fumes stored in remote or
isolated locations when not in use?
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Are disconnecting switches for electrical motors in excess of two horsepower, capable of opening
the circuit when the motor is in a stalled condition, without exploding? (Switches must be
horsepower rated equal to or in excess of the motor hp rating).
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Noise
Are there areas in the workplace where continuous noise levels exceed 85 dBA? (To determine
maximum allowable levels for intermittent or impact noise, see 29 CFR 1910 and 1926)
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Are noise levels being measured using a sound level meter or an octave band analyzer and
records being kept?
Have you tried isolating noisy machinery from the rest of your operation?
Have engineering controls been used to reduce excessive noise levels?
Where engineering controls are determined not feasible, are PPE or administrative controls (i.e.
worker rotation) being used to minimize individual employee exposure to noise?
Is there an ongoing preventive health program to educate employees in safe levels of noise and
exposure, effects of noise on their health, and use of personal protection?
Is the training repeated annually for employees exposed to continuous noise above 85 dBA?
Have work areas where noise levels make voice communication between employees difficult
been identified and posted?
Is approved hearing protective equipment (noise attenuating devices) available to every
employee working in areas where continuous noise levels exceed 85 dBA?
If you use ear protectors, are employees properly fitted and instructed in their use and care?
Are employees exposed to continuous noise above 85 dBA given periodic audiometric testing to
ensure that you have an effective hearing protection system?
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signs or tags placed at unions, valves, or other serviceable parts of the system?
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Are hooks with safety latches or other arrangements used when hoisting materials so that slings
or load attachments won't accidentally slip off the hoist hooks?
Are securing chains, ropes, chockers, or slings adequate for the job to be performed?
When hoisting material or equipment, are provisions made to ensure that no one will be passing
under the suspended loads?
Are Material Safety Data Sheets available to employees handling hazardous substances?
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Transporting Employees and Materials
Do employees who operate vehicles on public thoroughfares have valid operator’s licenses?
When seven or more employees are regularly transported in a van, bus or truck, is the operator’s
license appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven?
Is each van, bus, or truck used regularly to transport employees, equipped with an adequate
number of seats?
When employees are transported by truck, are provision provided to prevent their falling from the
vehicle?
Are vehicles used to transport employees, equipped with lamps, brakes, horns, mirrors,
windshields, and turn signals in good repair?
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Are machines and equipment, which processes, handle or apply materials that could be injurious
to employees, cleaned and/or decontaminated before being overhauled or placed in storage?
Are employees prohibited from smoking or eating in any area where contaminates are present
that could be injurious if ingested?
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Ergonomics
Can the work be performed without eyestrain or glare to the employees?
Does the task require prolonged raising of the arms?
Do the neck and shoulders have to be stooped to view the task?
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General Work Environment
Are all workstations, cubicles, and offices clean and orderly?
Are work surfaces kept dry or appropriate means taken to ensure that the surfaces are slip-resistant?
Are all spilled materials or liquids cleaned up immediately?
Are warning signs available when items are spilled?
Is combustible scrap, debris and waste stored safely and removed from the office?
Are coffee pots turned off at night?
Is accumulated combustible dust routinely removed from elevated surfaces, including the overhead
structure of buildings?
Walkways
Are aisles and passageways kept clear?
Are aisles and walkways marked as appropriate?
Is there safe clearance for walking in aisles where motorized or mechanical equipment is operating.
Are spilled materials cleaned up immediately?
Are materials or equipment stored in such a way they will not interfere with the walkway?
Are changes of direction or elevations readily identifiable?
Stairs and Stairways
Are doors that swing in both directions and are located between rooms where there is frequent traffic
provided with viewing panels in each door?
Portable Ladders
Are all ladders maintained in good condition, joints between steps and side rails tight, all hardware and
fittings securely attached, and moveable parts operating freely without binding or undue play?
Are non-slip safety feet provided on each ladder?
Are non-slip safety feet provided on each metal or rung ladder?
Are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?
It is prohibited to place a ladder in front of doors opening toward the ladder except when the door is
blocked open, locked or guarded.
It is prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.
Are employees instructed to face the ladder when ascending or descending?
Are employees prohibited from using ladders that are broken, missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken
side rails or other faulty equipment?
Are employees instructed not to use the top 2 steps of ordinary stepladders as a step?
When a portable rung ladder are used to gain access to elevated platforms and roofs, does the ladder
always extend at least 3 feet above the elevated surface?
Is it required that when portable rung or cleat type ladders are used the base is so placed that slipping
will not occur, or it is lashed or otherwise held in place?
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seats?
Are seat belt requirements enforced by the driver?
Emergency Action Plan
Are you required to have an emergency action plan?
Does the emergency action plan comply with OSHA, requirements?
Have emergency escape procedures and routes been developed and communicated to all employers?
Do employees, who remain to operate critical operations before they evacuate, know the proper
procedures?
Is the employee alarm system that provides a warning for emergency action recognizable and
perceptible?
Are alarm systems properly maintained and tested regularly?
Is the emergency action plan reviewed and revised periodically?
Do employees know their responsibilities:
For reporting emergencies?
During an emergency?
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