Construction Safety
AM Health and Safety Associates assist construction industry clients and those companies undertaking major capital improvements or expansions in developing loss control programs, formulating hazard management strategies, and determining strategies that help minimize the potential risks that may occur in their construction-related operations.
Our consultants assist clients in developing safety management plans and procedures for new construction projects as well as major facility renovations. They work with clients to establish job safety procedures, job site medical facilities, accident reporting procedures, contractor accident tracking programs, contractor selection criteria, and help assess workers' compensation and general liability loss prevention programs.
One of the most important components of any contract service project is contractor oversight. When contract services are well thought out and executed, the project can be completed on time and within budget; however safety is a key element in any contract process. Accidents can cause both costly and significant delays to a project. AM H&S provides contractor oversight services to assure that all contractor work performed is in accordance with acceptable work practices. These practices are identified by the client as well as by all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The need for owner involvement directly or using a firm, such as AM H&S to track the contractors performing work at the client site, is a true financial liability concern.
The magnitude and extent of third party construction safety and health observation varies according to the owner’s needs and requirements. Below is an outline of various tasks associated with third party construction safety and health observation services. The client can select any individual task or a combination of tasks for AM Health and Safety, Inc to perform.
Prequalification of Contractors
AM Health and Safety can provide professional support to help the owner identify contractors who are compatible with their operating safety principles by using a selection process which evaluates performance criteria: EMR’s, injury rates, programs, and competency. The outcome is a qualified bidders list, prescreened for safety capability.
Safety Program Review
A Safety Program review is a review of the contractor’s safety program, policies, and procedures to assure compliance with appropriate rules and regulations for the various tasks being performed at the project site.
Injury and Illness Record Review
To assure that programs provided by the contractor are adequate, AM H&S review the contractor’s Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) injury and illness records. In the review process, AM H&S looks for trends in injury/illness types to determine if there are pre-existing conditions that may lead to increased costs to the client. For example, if there are a number of repetitive motion injuries and task being performed is repetitive in nature, AM H&S will advise the client of the potential issue and work to minimize the risk potential.
Field Audits and Inspections
Site visits are conducted to assure compliance with appropriate rules and regulations. These site visits can be random and/or scheduled. A list of deficiencies is identified and provided to the contractor and the client for corrective action. Copies of all reports and actions by the contractor are tracked by AM H&S until corrected.
Program Development
To assure compliance with appropriate federal, state or local requirements, AM H&S works with the client to review and/or develop programs and procedures that may be necessary. An example of these services may be the development of an excavation program for an underground tank removal, a unique confined space entry procedure, or lead paint removal procedure.
Training & Education
As directed by the client, AM H&S can provide training and educational programs. Programs covering topics such as general safety requirements, biological hazards, and hazard communication can be provided to all contractors and their on-site employees.
Incident Investigation Support
AM H&S provides incident investigation services ranging from conducting independent or team investigative services, root cause analysis, report coordination and corrective action follow up for all or designated incident types. These services can be provided under the Attorney/Client Privilege if necessary.
Exposure Monitoring
The nature of a specific task may warrant exposure monitoring of the contractor, background monitoring of the contractor, or background monitoring in the general work area to assure that the contractor and client employees are not being exposed to unnecessary harmful health hazards.
Additional Support / Staff Augmentation
Depending on the clients staffing needs AM Health and Safety can provide a safety and health professional on site to coordinate the contractor safety program.