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800 Introduction to Construction Safety Management
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Change Analysis

To more specifically analyze how changes worksite layout, materials, processes and equipment, affect the work being conducted, include the following examples in your analysis:

  1. worksite layout
    • site entrance and traffic routes/surfaces- worksite layout
    • working slopes for excavators, dump trucks etc.
    • storage and personnel areas
A lack of housekeeping can affect the work being conducted.
    • emergency routes - worksite layout and process design
    • danger areas
    • loading and unloading areas
    • barriers and fences
  1. contractor/subcontractors
    • site security
    • protection of pedestrians
    • safety signage
  2. tools, equipment, and materials
    • hazardous materials/dangerous goods
  3. process design and technology
    • housekeeping and cleanliness
    • covered walkways
    • protection from falling objects
    • bays and ramps

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-4. Which change analysis category do danger areas, emergency routes, and loading and unloading areas belong?