Safety Planning
Job Specific Planning:
With each job, you will need to be able to make plans that are specific to the job site. You may need to coordinate with other trades or plan activities based on limitations that are specific to the site you're on. The General Contractor and your supervisor will keep you up to date on changes as they happen which will allow you to modify your site specific plan to match the conditions.
Job Specific Orientation:
Each job site that you work on will have rules and procedures that are exclusive to that site. As stated on the previous page, this specific training will be provided by the General Contractor who is responsible for the entire project, as well as Fred Shearer and Sons, in the form of your supervisor.
Make sure you understand all site specif rules and procedures before you start work on any site. Know what to do in case of an incident or emergency could make all the difference.
Pre-Task Planning:
Pre-Task planning is a critical part of your day. The Pre-Task plan is a three step process that helps you access hazards and find ways to work around know problems.
Step 1:
Identify the task(s) you will be preforming as part of your daily work plan
Step 2:
Identify the hazards associated with the work you plan to do. For example you may be working with metal studs and powder actuated tools:
Metal Studs: In the case of metal studs, you may encounter sharp edges, awkward loads, strains from lifting or holding the studs in place while to fasten them. You may also be exposed to hazards associated with using a chop saw to cut the studs.
Powder Actuated Tools: In relation to using powder actuated tools, you may be exposed to high levels of noise, you may also need to consider the dangers of working with a tool that has an explosive charge. There might also be danger in leaving a powder actuated tool unattended.
Step 3:
In this section you will describe your plan to mitigate the hazards that you identified in Step 2.
Metal Studs:
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Use cut resistant gloves and sleeves
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Make sure to have a partner if the load you are working with is awkward
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Use a face shield while cutting studs
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Assure that a hot work permit is opened for cutting studs
Powder Actuated Tools:
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Wear ear protection while using powder actuated tools
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Understand and follow manufacturers instructions when using powder actuated tools
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Be sure to use the right "load" for the job
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Be sure to unload and secure the powder actuated tool before leaving the work area
These are only a sample of the types of things that may need to be on a pre-task plan, If you don't understand the scope of the work that you will be preforming, check with your work partner, and/or you supervisor for help with pre-task planning.