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833 Developing a Construction Safety Management System
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Create Safe Job Procedures

There may be many construction processes on a job site and usually a number of safe job procedures within construction process.

scaffolding outside multi floor building
Scaffolding installation is an example of a task that should have a safe job procedure.

Sample procedures include:

  • scaffold installation
  • setting up guardrails
  • installing an appliance
  • pouring cement
  • laying shingles

Some specific safety procedures are required by OSHA to be included as part of a written program. Specific written procedures should be included in the following programs and processes:

  • lockout/tagout
  • handling hazardous chemicals
  • using fall protection equipment
  • confined space entry/exit
  • respiratory protection
  • protection from floor holes and other walking-working surface hazards
  • safe use of hand and power tools

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

5-2. Which of the following tasks is required by OSHA to have written procedures?