The construction industry has always been viewed as unique. Although it shares many aspects with other industries, it certainly has its share of unique hazards. The intent of this book is to provide a tool that can be used to address the occupational safety and health issues faced by those working in the construction industry; this includes contractors, workers, safety and health professionals, project managers, suppliers, and manufactures of equipment and materials.
A vast range of issues are addressed in this book, and some of those issues are as follows: people issues, program development, safety and health program implementation, intervention and prevention of construction incidents, regulatory interpretations, understanding, and compliance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) expectations, health and safety hazards faced by those working in the construction industry, and sources of information.
From the start of this book it has been the vision of the authors to provide a comprehensive approach to construction safety and health. This is manifested by addressing issues which are seldom discussed in the construction arena; some of these issues are such topics as perceptions and motivation. Also included in this book are those issues gleaned from the safety and health disciplines, such as the analyzing of incidents and accident prevention techniques that may be viewed as “stuff” that does not apply to construction. A great effort was also undertaken to discuss construction safety and health hazards and the regulations promulgated by the OSHA in order to alleviate these hazards.
This comprehensive application of safety and health to the many facets of the construction industry is fostered by a strong belief by the authors that construction safety and health on the jobsite are critical factors in good business practices, productivity, and cost containment.
As a guide and source reference for safety and health in the construction industry, this book becomes the foundation upon which to build stronger safety and health initiatives within the construction industry, while intervening and preventing jobsite deaths, injuries, and illnesses.
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