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. 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Nature of Construction Operations / 1 1.2 Importance of Safe Practices / 3 1.3 Cost of Accidents / 6 1.4 Causes of Accidents / 7 1.5 Roles and Responsibilities / 8 1.6 Accident Prevention / 10 1.7 Ethics and Safety / 12 1.8 Summary / 12 1.9 Review Questions / 13 1.10 Exercises / 14 2 Worker Compensation and Injured Worker Management 15 2.1 Introduction / 15 2.2 Overview of Workers' Compensation Laws / 16 2.3 Workers' Compensation Insurance / 17 2.4 Relationship to Labor Costs / 19 2.5 Cost Reduction Strategies / 21 2.6 Injured Worker Management / 21 2.7 Summary / 22 2.8 Review Questions / 23 2.9 Exercises / 23 3 Accident Prevention Program 25 3.1 Introduction / 25 3.2 Company Commitment and Culture / 26 3.3 Project Administration / 29 3.4 Personal Protective Equipment / 36 3.5 Phased Safety Planning / 39 3.6 Technical Sections / 41 3.7 Summary / 45 3.8 Review Questions / 45 3.9 Exercises / 46 4 OSHA Compliance 47 4.1 History of the OSH Act / 47 4.2 OSHA Standards and the General Duty Clause / 48 4.3 OSHA Jurisdiction and State Programs / 50 4.4 OSHA Record Keeping, Recording, Reporting, and Posting Requirements / 52 4.5 OSHA Inspections and Citations / 56 4.6 OSHA Services and Programs / 59 4.7 Summary / 59 4.8 Review Questions / 60 4.9 Exercises / 61 5 Safety for Project Start-Up 63 5.1 Project Overview / 63 5.2 Preproject Planning / 64 5.3 Phased Project-Specific Accident Prevention Plan / 68 5.4 Site Mobilization / 74 5.5 Summary / 77 5.6 Review Questions / 77 5.7 Exercises / 78 6 Safety for Site Preparation, Earthwork, and Foundation 79 6.1 Introduction / 79 6.2 Site Preparation / 79 6.3 Excavation / 82 6.4 Foundation Construction / 85 6.5 Site Utilities / 87 6.6 Other Site Work / 89 6.7 Summary / 90 6.8 Review Questions / 91 6.9 Exercises / 91 7 Safety for the Superstructure 93 7.1 Introduction / 93 7.2 Masonry Construction / 94 7.3 Steel Framing / 105 7.4 Floor Construction / 111 7.5 Summary / 113 7.6 Review Questions / 113 7.7 Exercises / 113 8 Safety for the Exterior Enclosure 115 8.1 Introduction / 115 8.2 Wood Stud Framing and Sheathing / 115 8.3 Siding Installation / 119 8.4 Glazing Installation / 121 8.5 Roof Construction / 121 8.6 Summary / 124 8.7 Review Questions / 124 8.8 Exercises / 125 9 Safety for the Interior Construction 127 9.1 Introduction / 127 9.2 MEP Rough-In / 128 9.3 Wall and Ceiling Framing / 134 9.4 Painting and Floor Covering / 135 9.5 MEP Finish / 137 9.6 Summary / 137 9.7 Review Questions / 138 9.8 Exercises / 138 10 Safety for the Miscellaneous Work Items 139 10.1 Introduction / 139 10.2 Fueling and Garbage Recycling Shelter / 141 10.3 Landscaping / 142 10.4 Artwork / 144 10.5 Summary / 146 10.6 Review Questions / 146 10.7 Exercises / 146 Appendix A: Glossary 147 Appendix B: Fire Station 39 151 Appendix C: Project Schedule for Fire Station 39 163 Appendix D: OSHA 10/30 Topic Coverage 167 Appendix E: Selected OSHA Requirements 169 Index 265