In the busy, ever-changing atmosphere of construction sites, it is essential to maintain cleanliness and orderly job sites for many reasons including safety, protection of existing and new materials and finishes, and establishing integrity and pride in your organization.
Many steps can be taken to ensure your site is clean and safe. Crown Construction Contracting has an in-house safety committee to monitor our safety records and job site superintendent and subcontractor meetings on a weekly basis. Keeping all parties aware of cleanliness and safety can reduce the potential for lawsuits against the parties involved, including most importantly, your client!
According to OSHA, the top frequently cited infractions include fall protection, hazard communication, scaffolding, respiratory protection, electrical and wiring, industrial trucks, ladders, and electrical systems design (OSHA, n.d.). Toolboxtopics.com is a wonderful site to access safety meeting guidelines for your job sites. It is important to identify potential construction hazards before an accident occurs. Some of these hazards include bad housekeeping, tripping hazards (electrical cords and power tools), proper electrical grounding, proper installation and maintenance of scaffolding and ladders, slippery surfaces such as oil, ice or water, proper lighting in darker areas, and workers without protective gear (hard hats, safety vests and eye protection).
Protection of existing and new materials and finishes is essential to every project. Costs should be anticipated up-front, included in the general conditions of your project, and communicated with your client. Each subcontractor should also anticipate the use of protection such as, dust barrier walls (for remodeling), masonite for floor protection, surface shields to eliminate construction dust and debris from entering ductwork, surface protection of cabinetry and counter tops, as well as special care to the exterior landscaping to minimize disruption to every area of the project. Taking these important preventive steps will not only result in a smoother running project, but eliminate expenses and schedule delays for unanticipated repair work.
Some examples of protection can be found at https://www.zipwall.com/, http://www.surfaceshields.com/duct-protection, http://www.surfaceprotection.com/cabinetprotection.aspx, and http://www.ramboard.com/.
Finally, maintain a clean and organized job site, not only to eliminate confusion and the risk of lost or damaged material, but to reinforce the commitment your company and team members have to your projects. Leaving a job site in a state of disrepair can give the impression that the overall job will not be one of utmost quality, and can leave a lasting impression to your clients that will easily translate into a word of mouth failure to future potential customers.
Please feel free to contact us at info@crownbuilds.com or 219-488-2400 for more useful tips, and don’t forget to view our latest projects at http://crownconstructionin.houzz.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crown-Construction-Contracting/1420513534844348
Tool Box Topics (n.d.). Identifying Construction Hazards. Retrieved from toolboxtopics.com
United States Department of Labor (n.d.). Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Commonly Used Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html
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