Sample Programs and Information for the Construction Industry

These Sample Written Programs are designed to help you create customized programs for your specific needs. Most samples are in Word format so you can easily adapt them.

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Accident Prevention

Sample Accident Prevention Plan for Construction (Word document)

Alternative Accident Prevention Plan for Construction (Word document)

Confined Spaces

With regard to confined spaces in construction, OSHA Standard 1926.21 (b)(6)(i) states: "All employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces shall be instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to be taken, and in the use of protective and emergency equipment required".

While OSHA standards do not required the construction industry to have a written program for confined spaces, we strongly recommend you develop one if needed, and use the OSHA General lndustry 29 CFR 1910.146 - Permit Required Confined Spaces standard as a guide for best practices. Links to information relating to the general industry standard are listed below:

1910.146 Permit Required Confined Spaces - OSHA Standard (website link)

Appendix F to 1910.146 Rescue Team or Rescue Service Evaluation Criteria (Word document)

OSHA Permit Required Confined Spaces Booklet (pdf)

Sample Permit Required Confined Space Program (Word document)

Confined Space and Permit Required Confined Space Recognition Form (pdf)

Permit Required Confined Space Decision Flow Chart (Word document)

Work Sheet for Reclassifying a Permit Space (Word document)

Entry Permit - Sample One (pdf)

Entry Permit - Sample Two (Word document)

Work Sheet for Alternative Procedures (Word document)

Sample Hot Work Permit (Excel document)

Crane and Hoist Safety

Sample Crane and Hoist Safety Program (Word document)

Sample Crane Inspection Program (Word document)

Managing Mobile Crane Hazards (website link)

NIOSH Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Mobile Crane Tip-Over, Boom Collapse, and Uncontolled Hoisted Loads (pdf)

OSHA Cranes and Derricks in Construction - Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Final Rule Booklet (pdf)

OSHA Fact Sheet: Cranes and Derricks in Construction - Assembly and Disassembly, Subpart CC (pdf)

OSHA Fact Sheet: Cranes and Derricks in Construction - Operator Qualification and Certification, Subpart CC (pdf)

OSHA Fact Sheet: Cranes and Derricks in Construction - Qualified Rigger, Subpart CC (pdf)

OSHA Fact Sheet: Cranes and Derricks in Construction - Signal Person Qualification, Subpart CC (pdf)

OSHA Quick Card: Crane Safety - English Version (pdf)

OSHA Quick Card: Crane Safety - Spanish Version (pdf)

Quick Cards summarize safety information. They can be printed, laminated, and distributed to employees as a reminder of what they need to know and do in order to keep themselves safe.

Ergonomics

Sample Ergonomics Program (Word document)

Emergency Action/Fire Prevention

Sample Emergency Action/Fire Prevention Plan (Word document)

Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout)

Sample Energy Control Program for Construction (Word document)

Sample Energy Control Program - Short Version (Word document)

Sample Energy Control Program - Long Version (Word document)

Fall Protection

1926.501 Duty to Have Fall Protection - OSHA Standard (website link)

OSHA Residential Fall Protection Information (website link)

OSHA Instruction STD 03-11-002 Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction (website link)