Pre-Construction Safety Inspection

Pre-Construction Safety Inspection Form

Construction Safety Checklist

Construction Safety Checklist

Competent Person List

Competent Person List

Hot Work

• A hot work permit must be obtained from your Supervisor for campus projects or UM Hospital Systems Monitoring at (734) 936-7521 prior to the start of any hot work such as welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, use of an open flame or grinding for each day.
• Before starting work involving cutting, welding, or any similar spark generation activity, review and complete the Hot Work Permit.
• Additional ventilation may be required to prevent fume build-up.
• Combustible and flammable materials within a 35 feet radius must be removed from the area or covered with fire retardant blanket before performing any hot work.
• The hot work permit must be posted in the immediate area where hot work is being performed.
• A serviceable, ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher is required at any hot work operation in the immediate work area.
• All fire extinguishers must be inspected on monthly basis and prior to beginning any hot work operation. The extinguisher should have an inspection tag on it.
• Welding screens must be used during welding and grinding operations.
• Hot work is NOT permitted:
• Within 50 feet of explosives, compressed gas cylinders, flammable or combustible liquids
• Unless authorized by a supervisor through the permit system
• In a potentially explosive atmosphere
• Fire watch is a person in the hot work area who monitors the work area for the beginnings of potential, unwanted fires.
• The fire watch may be assigned to other work duties while in the hot work area, as long as they remain in the hot work area in low hazard areas.
• The fire watch will be maintained during hot work breaks, lunch and for 60 minutes following completion of work.
• A dedicated fire watch, with no additional duties, is needed during the following types of hot work:
• In a sprinklered building while the sprinkler system is impaired
• When there are large amounts of combustible materials present, even if located more than 35 feet from the hot work area, but close enough to be ignited by a spark
• Anytime there is a high risk for a fire to start
• Smoke and Fire Detectors/Alarms: Shut-offs and restarts are approved and coordinated through the departments listed below.

Contacts	Phone Number
Fire Alarm Shop Campus Locations	734-647-2046
University Hospitals	734-936-7521

• All incidents of non-compliance with the UM hot work policy will be reported to Construction Management and/or DPS Fire Safety Services Bureau.
• The University requires that all contractors strictly adhere to this procedure on all work, at all times, and be particularly watchful and diligent in the execution of their hot work activities.

Fall Protection Selection Chart

Fall Protection Selection Chart

Jobsite Safety Rules
General

• Actively participate in all safety meetings, inspections, and other forums to promote safety.
• Participate in safety and specific task training programs relevant to your work.
• Understand the supervisor’s instructions. If you do not know how to do the job safely, ask your supervisor.
• Know the location of the Hazard Communication Program (HCP). It should be made available to employees on the job site. The purpose of this program is to inform you of the hazards of the chemicals you work with in order to reduce chemical source injuries and illness. If you have a question about any chemical you work with see your supervisor.
• Do not use or be under the influence of intoxicating beverages or illegal drugs while on the job. Prescription drugs which may cause drowsiness must be reported to your supervisor.
• Do not engage in horseplay or practical jokes on the job before, during and after work hours. Fighting on the job is grounds for dismissal.
• Do not run on the job.
• Be alert and keep out from under overhead loads.
• Do not operate any machines or equipment unless all guards and safety devices are in place and in proper operating condition.
• Keep all tools in safe working condition. Never use defective tools or equipment. Report all defective equipment to your foreman.
• Keep machinery properly oiled, cleaned, adjusted, refueled and operated only by authorized operators. Shut off, disconnect power, and lock out equipment under repair.
• Do not ride any boom, forklift or material handling equipment.
• Lift correctly, using your legs to take the strain. Turn by placing the proper foot into direction of the turn (do not twist with the back). Lock your lower back curve, tighten stomach muscles before you lift. Stretch your muscles before lifting.

Incident Reporting

• Report unsafe conditions and “near misses” to your supervisor.
• Immediately report all injuries to your supervisor.
• Fill out and sign an Accident/Incident Report Form for any work-related accident, regardless of injury.
• Notify a supervisor, general superintendent, or project manager when seeking medical attention concerning a work related injury or illness after work hours.
• Notify your supervisor if you are injured away from the job as it may affect your job performance or worsen the injury.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Wear hard hats and safety glasses on all designated jobsites at all times. Chemical splash goggles must be on hard hats ready for use and ear plugs must be with you ready for use. Personal protection equipment must be on the job each work day.
• Use safety glasses, goggles or face shields during operations involving concrete breaking, metal chipping/cutting, welding, powder-actuated tools, grinding, or dusty conditions; use eye and ear protection for operations involving powder-actuated tools, saw cuts with metal, and with all other high noise level operations.
• Wear appropriate work clothes; long sleeves, gloves, construction grade boots. Loose clothing or jewelry (especially rings) should not be worn.
• Properly care for, and be responsible for all personal and company protective equipment. Replace lost or damaged equipment.

Material Storage and Housekeeping

• Store and securely transport gasoline in proper safety containers with flame arrestor in place. Engines must be shut off when refueling. No smoking anywhere near flammable liquids.
• Secure all compressed gas cylinders (Propane, Oxygen, Acetylene, etc.) in an upright position. When not in use, caps must be in place. Oxygen and Acetylene shall not be stored together.
• Practice good housekeeping on jobsites. Excess material shall be properly stacked and stored in a secure place. Protruding nails, wire, etc., shall be bent over, cut or pulled. Debris shall not be allowed to accumulate in aisles and will be frequently removed.
• Cover all electrical cable, welding cables or torch hoses that run across aisles and through work areas with a protective ramp, or run overhead, wherever practical.

Scaffolds/Ladders/Platforms

• Use scaffold units instead of ladders, when feasible. Ladders shall be used only in the open and locked position. The last step prior to the top will never be used. Place ladders on a substantial base and do not use ladders with broken, split or missing rungs or rails.
• Ensure that all access ladders extend at least three feet above the landing platform and are securely fastened. Proper ladder placement is: 1/4 base/height.
• Use of elevated work platforms is restricted only to the contractors who erected them. Only companies with written approval from the erecting contractor may use scaffolding erected by that contractor.
• Do not jump off any ladder, scaffold or other height. While ascending any ladder the three point contact rule (2 hands - 1 foot; 2 feet - 1 hand) must be used. Use a rope to lift tools.

Accident Investigation Form

Accident Investigation Form