General Contractor Safety Manual
Working at an industrial site can be dangerous and impact a worker’s health or the health of others. Safety should be a priority at any industrial site – especially ones where chemical hazards are present. It’s essential that contractors follow strict safety rules from their current general contractor safety manual to avoid hazardous or dangerous situations.
Developing a proper general contractor safety manual is one of the most important provisions for every industrial site. It’s a key reference document that should be accessible to every contractor on the job. A general contractor safety manual should be site-specific, or in other words, it should provide specific safety guidance on any projects taking place at that particular site.
This manual should specifically list any potential hazards, hazard control methods, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, scaffolding setup, responsibility levels, fire protection, fall protection, dust suppression, safety permits, and much more. There should also be an emergency evacuation procedure in place and the manual should list the current federal, state and local safety regulations.
A general contractor safety manual can ensure industrial projects are completed in a safe manner and that they don’t impact the health and safety of workers, contractors, facility managers and property managers.
A site safety plan is something that is also highly recommended for most industrial sites. They typically cover more occupational safety, employee safety training, potential hazards, site audit procedures, equipment inspections, and emergency contingency plans.
Industrial sites usually review safety guidelines at least once per month and sometimes they include all subcontractors in these meetings. The attendees review and sign meeting documentation as proof they’re now knowledgeable of any safety procedural changes.
Safety inspectors will also come to the facility to conduct weekly on-site safety inspections. This process should include a review of safety training, hazard corrections and accident records. They will make proper recommendations for correction of hazards and prevention of accidents to ensure compliance.
IEC’s priority is to understand your industrial business and provide guidance that will help keep it safe. We have the right combination of expertise, specialty equipment and site management experience to ensure your project is executed safely, on time and within budget. Call us with any questions – we’ll be glad to provide answers and give you the service and the satisfaction you deserve.
