Advance Planning Suggested for Construction WorkEach operation of a construction job should be planned in advance. Such planning is needed at all stages of the project. It should start with the estimators, prior to preparations of bids, and continue throughout the job, with superintendents and foremen doing their share.
Construction planning will eliminate some accidents automatically, by creating a well-organized job. But expert planning gives special attention to safety, and thus is highly effective in making the operation safe and efficient.
1. Safe Access and Movement(a) Workers (2) Adequate walkways and runways.(3) Adequate ladders, stairways, or elevators.(4) Work areas and passageways clear of rubbish, debris, nails, etc.(5) Protection for floor and roof openings.(6) Adequate illumination.(b) Vehicles(1) Good roads. (B) Adequate parking area.(C) Free from excessive mud and dump areas.(2) Separate materials storage areas and dump areas.(3) Adequate signs, signals, etc., to route vehicles on job.(4) Maintenance and repair of vehicles.(c) Location of Utilities and Service (1) Locate saw, tool sheds, office, etc., in a safe, convenient place.(2) Consider location of high-voltage lines.(A) Arrange to move, de-energize, or erect barrier, if contact is a possibility.(3) Locate sanitary facilities, drinking water, power, etc., for safety and convenience.2. Schedule Work for Safety (a) Have safety materials on job when needed, i.e., personal protective equipment, shoring, first aid, etc.(b) Plan work so that too many trades are not in a small area at the same time.3. Work Procedures (a) Materials Handling (1) Methods of elevating and handling materials.(B) Proper auxiliary equipment, i.e., cranes, hoists, elevators, trucks, etc.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, div. 1, ch. 4, subch. 4, app A, Plate A-2-a
1. Amendment filed 4-3-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 14). Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.