This introduction to construction safety for construction management personnel takes a project-based approach to present potential hazards in construction and their mitigation or prevention. After introducing Accident Prevention Programs and OSHA compliance requirements, the book integrates safety instruction into the building process by following a building project from site construction through interior finish. Reinforcing this applied approach are photographs, drawings, contract documentation, and an online 3D BIM model to help visualize the onsite scenarios.

JOHN Schaufelberger is Chairman of the Department of Construction Management at the University of Washington, where he has taught since 1994. He is the author of Construction Business Management and Construction Cost Estimating: Process and Practices.

KEN-YU LIN is Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at the University of Washington and the principal investigator of several safety interventions funded by OSHA and other sponsors.

Preface

Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Nature of Construction Operations

1.2 Importance of Safe Practices

1.3 Cost of Accidents

1.4 Causes of Accidents

1.5 Roles and Responsibilities

1.6 Accident Prevention

1.7 Ethics and Safety

1.8 Summary

1.9 Review Questions

1.10 Exercises

Chapter 2 – Worker Compensation and Injured Worker Management

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Overview of Workers’ Compensation Laws

2.3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance

2.4 Relationship to Labor Costs

2.5. Cost Reduction Strategies

2.6 Injured Worker Management

2.7 Summary

2.8 Review Questions

2.9 Exercises

Chapter 3 – Accident Prevention Program

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Company Commitment and Culture

3.3 Project Administration

3.4 Personal Protective Equipment
3.5 Phased Safety Planning

3.6 Technical Sections

3.7 Summary

3.8 Review Questions

3.9 Exercises

Chapter 4 – OSHA Compliance

4.1 History of the OSHAct

4.2 OSHA Standards and the General Duty Clause

4.3 OSHA Jurisdiction and State Programs

4.4 OSHA Record Keeping, Recording, Reporting and Posting Requirements

4.5 OSHA Inspections and Citations

4.6 OSHA Services and Programs

4.7 Summary

4.8 Review Questions

4.9 Exercises

Chapter 5: Safety for Project Start up

5.1 Project Overview

5.2 Pre-project Planning

5.3 Phased Project-Specific Accident Prevention Plan

5.4 Site Mobilization

5.5 Summary

5.6 Review Questions

5.7 Exercises

Chapter 6: Safety for Site Preparation, Earthwork, and Foundation

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Site Preparation

6.3 Excavation

6.4 Foundation Construction

6.5 Site Utilities

6.6 Other Site Work

6.7 Summary

6.8 Review Questions

6.9 Exercises

Chapter 7: Safety for the Super Structure

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Masonry Construction

7.3 Steel Framing

7.4 Floor Construction

7.5 Summary

7.6 Review Questions

7.7 Exercises

Chapter 8: Safety for the Exterior Enclosure

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Wood Stud Framing and Sheathing

8.3 Siding Installation

8.4 Glazing Installation

8.5 Roof Construction

8.6 Summary

8.7 Review Questions

8.8 Exercises

Chapter 9: Safety for the Interior Construction

9.1 Introduction

9.2 MEP Rough-In

9.3 Wall and Ceiling Framing

9.4 Painting and Floor Covering

9.5 MEP Finish

9.6 Summary

9.7 Review Questions

9.8 Exercises

Chapter 10: Safety for the Miscellaneous Work Items

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Fueling and Garage Recycling Shelter

10.3 Landscaping

10.4 Artwork

10.5 Summary

10.6 Review Questions

10.7 Exercises

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Fire Station 39 Accident Prevention Program

Appendix C: Fire Station 39 Construction Schedule

Appendix D: OSHA 10/30 Topic Coverage

Appendix E:  Selected OSHA Requirements