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Safety is the soundest investment you can make in your home building business.
Use this practical guide to understand how to develop and implement a total loss-control safety program. In addition to the clear presentation of OSHA standards, you will learn:
- How to respond to an OSHA inspection.
- The essential elements of your written safety plan.
- What safety training to provide for your workers.
From fall protection to fire prevention, the Home Builders' Safety Program has everything you need to create a safety program that saves lives, enhances your reputation, and protects your bottom line.
- Provides an overview of jobsite safety and why a safety program is critical to a company's overall success.
- Shows builders how to be in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as well as how to respond to an OSHA inspection.
- Explains the components of a safety program including a total-loss program.
- Provides comprehensive safe work practices.
- Discusses the need for ongoing safety training and provides an outline for new hire orientation.
The companion CD presents a model safety program that lists safe work practices for the most common residential construction operations and can be easily customized to meet your specific needs. Includes several forms and checklists that can be easily customized to meet your business needs. The CD program is provided in three formats: Word - Files can be edited in Microsoft Word; Text - Allow you to customize the forms to suit your needs; and PDF - Predesigned forms that you can immediately print and use.
Contents
Acknowledgements. Disclaimer. How to Use this Book. What You Will Find on the CD-ROM. Chapter 1: Overview of Jobsite Safety. Chapter 2: Understanding the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Chapter 3: Model Safety Program for Builders. Chapter 4: OSHA Regulations and Safe Work Practices. Chapter 5: Safety and Health Training. Appendix A: Additional Sources of Information. Appendix B: OSHA Regional Offices and States with Approved Programs. Appendix C: Forms and Checklists. Appendix D: Model Safety Program. Appendix E: Model Written Hazard Communication Program. Appendix F: Model Hazard Communication Employee Training Program. |
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