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MESSER CONSTRUCTION CO. © 2007 All Rights Reserved.
Construction Safety
Kevin Whitaker EH&S Manager
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Introduction
Area of Construction
•Building Information Modeling (BIM)
•Cost Planning/Estimating
•Green Building
•Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
•Lean Construction
•Safety
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Importance of Safety
•Company Value
•Injury Statistics
•Costs of Accidents
•OSHA Compliance
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Company Value
•Eliminates unplanned events
•Eliminates accidents
•Injury free employees
•Morale
Injury Statistics
7197
# of Recordable Lost Time Accidents
203616# of Recordable Accidents
201120102009
246019
# of Accidents that sought Medical Treatment
What Makes an Accident Recordable?
• Death (RIR)
• Lost Time, Days Away (RIR & DART)
• Lost Time, Restricted Duty or Job Transfer (RIR & DART)
• Medical beyond First Aid (RIR)
• Loss of Consciousness (RIR)
The Results of Accidents
How do accidents affect the future of a Messer?
Owners/clients request safety data–Most commonly requested
•TRIR;•DART; and •EMR
–Compare rates to the National Average–Some owners/clients have stricter set of standards
• If Messer doesn’t meet their standards, we cannot work on their site
– Hemlock Semiconductor– Eli Lilly
How do accidents affect the future of Messer?
Both safety and non-safety award applications request safety results
–Most commonly requested•TRIR;•DART; and •EMR
–Compare Messer’s rates to the National Average and/or program requirements
How do accidents affect the future of Messer?
Maintain good standing with Owners, Insurance Carriers, OSHA and VPPC program
–Most commonly requested•Number of recordable accidents;•Number of lost time accidents; and •Total hours worked
–Compare Messer’s rates to the National Average and/or program requirements
How to prevent these injuries?
•Follow OSHA Standards
•Train employees
•Engineer out hazards
•Include safety into planning
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• What is OSHA?
• 1926CFR
• www.osha.gov
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Safety Training
PFAS Training
Lead/Asbestos Awareness
Respiratory Protection
First Aid/ CPR/BBP
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Struck By 24%
All Others 21%
Electrical 11%
Caught in Between
10%
Fall 34%
Fatality Data 2003 & 2004
2355 Total Fatalities
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Fall Fatal Facts
Falls have been, and continue to be, the leading cause of death in construction.
Approximately 370 construction workers were killed in falls each year.
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2006 Fall Statistics
Ladders 18%
Scaffolds 13%
Other 19% Roofs 26%Non-moving
Vehicles 12%
Floors, Loading Docks, Ground
Level 7%
Structural Steel 9%
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Primary Causes of Electrical Fatalities
• Contact with Overhead Power lines
• Contact with Live Circuits in Panels
• Poorly Maintained Cords and Tools
• Lightning Strikes
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Dangers of Electrical Shock
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Caught in Between Hazards
Primary Causes of Caught-in-Between
Fatalities
• Trench/Excavation Collapse
• Rotating Equipment
• Unguarded Parts
• Equipment Rollovers
• Equipment Maintenance
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Struck-By Hazards
Primary Causes of Struck-By Fatalities
Falling Objects• Rigging Failure• Loose or Shifting Materials• Equipment Tipover or Malfunction• Lack of Overhead Protection
Vehicle and Equipment Strikes• Backing Incidents• Workers on Foot• Heavy construction traffic
Flying Objects
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General Safety
•PPE•Fall Protection•Ladders•Tools/Equipment•Excavations•Electrical•Hazard Communication
How to apply?
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This is what it is all about!