Whose responsibility is it to maintain a safe job site?
Project Manager, Production Supervisor
What does OSHA stand for and what is its primary responsibility?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration there job is to ensure safety of U.S employees
Name six safety items that should be in a construction trailer.
a. Injury/illness log
b. SDS Sheets
c. OSHA Posters
d. NVR Hazcom Binder
e. Globally Harmonized Systems Picograms
f. First aid Kit
(Ear protection, eyewash, safety glasses, fire extinguisher, gloves)
How do you report a job-related accident?
use corporate safety accident report form.
How soon after an accident occurs should it be reported?
Death - 8 hrs
Amputation, loss of eye - 24 hrs
Other - 24 hrs
Which "contractor type" category does NVR fall under in terms of OSHA's multi employer citation policy? (Circle one)
Exposing, Correcting, Controlling, Creating
Correcting
Describe four common safety violations for the following phases.
A. Excavation
-No backup alarm for excavator
-No ladder for trench
-Trench not properly benched
-Digging while people are in a trench
-did not call miss utility before dig (811)
Describe four common safety violations for the following phases.
B. Frame Labor
-House keeping
-Safety rails not properly installed
-No Safety Glasses
-Using forklift as a lift for framers
Describe four common safety violations for the following phases.
C.Electrical
-frayed cords
-missing ground prongs
-using flat extension cords
-working with electricity while touching metals
-must use fiber glass ladders
-panel cover off of live box
-generator missing GFCI
-must have non-vented hard hats
Describe four common safety violations for the following phases.
D. Roofing
-not being tied in
- improper harness use
-life line too long
- must secure tools
-slide protection
-extension ladder must be 3' above roofline
-using correct ladder (no A-Frame on eaves)
Briefly explain proper care and safe work practices associated with the types of temporary heaters used in your area.
- 2 sheets 5/8" drywall underneath heater
- do not pass chords through pinch points
- Service heaters yearly
- Keep heater away from propane tank
- Keep propane tanks upright
What is the "Right-to-Know Law"?
gives workers the right to know about any chemicals, hazards, or injuries on a job site
What is a focused inspection?
not a "comprehensive inspection"
Inspection on only 1 or more of the 4 categories (fall, electrocution, struck-by, caught-between)
List the four categories that may be included in an "OSHA Focused Inspection".
a.Fall
b.Electrocution
c. Struck by
d. Caught between
Name two acceptable methods for protecting rebar from being an impalement hazard?
Bend Rebar
Rebar Caps
Name three approved methods that are used to provide fall protection.
Body harness, locking snap hook, safety nets
Per the NVR Safety Violation Program, what are the penalties for the following safety violations for a Subcontractor.
1st - Written/Verbal
2nd - Training Internal
3rd - $100 Fine
4th - $250 Fine
5th - Training External
6th - $500 fine and meeting with Divisional Manager
Per the NVR Safety Violation Program, what are the penalties for the following safety violations for an employee.
1st - Verbal
2nd - Write up with 30 day note to file
3rd - Probation for 6 months
4th - Terminated