Assignment: Construction Safety Journals
1. In your safety inspection of the worksite, you notice in the carpenter shop that the radial saw's guard has been removed. The shop foreman states that the guard is preventing him from cutting lumber for a special project that must be completed before the end of the week. The foreman assures you that only a qualified operator will use the saw without the guard, and the saw will be locked out when not in use so that no one else can operate it. As the safety manager, what do you recognize as the safety hazard, and what methods are needed to remedy this hazard?
2. Discuss how materials handling strategies presented in your background reading would help to assure bags are moved safely without the forklift, thereby minimizing the risk of strains or other injury.
3. According to OSHA, What is the difference between a handrail and a stairrail? When are they required?
4. What does the term "fully planked" mean in relationship to scaffold platforms? Why is it important?
5. Briefly explain three ways that exposure to welding fumes can be reduced in an outdoor working environment. Which of the three would be the most efficient?
6. Discuss hazards and precautions to be taken when operating a crane near power lines.
7. Explain how the different types of trenching and excavation protective systems (shielding, shoring, and sloping) are selected based on construction site conditions. Also, please provide a brief description of each type of protective system in your discussion.
8. Discuss the site evaluation steps that should be taken before starting an excavation project. Which step(s) are likely to contribute the most in preventing excavation injuries? Why?
9. What is the purpose of conducting an engineering survey prior to a demolition project? Describe and discuss the major components of an engineering survey for the demolition of a two-story wood structure.
10. How do the primary requirements of the hazard communication standard (written program, safety data sheets, labeling of hazardous substances, and training) work together to keep workers informed of chemical hazards they encounter at work?
11. What is the difference between a permit-required confined space and a non-permit required confined space? Provide examples that illustrate the difference. Once employees are authorized to enter a permit-required space, what ongoing measures must be in place to ensure their continued safety?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.