In his June 8 session during Safety 2015, “A Case Study: Best Practices to
Ensure Safety on a Construction Project,” Kenneth Bogdan discussed methods for
reducing incident frequency on large construction projects. His presentation
discussed best practices using the example of a 16-month project to construct a
313,000 sq ft casino and 1.25 million sq ft parking garage in Baltimore, MD.
Site safety begins during the bid process, Bogdan says, and
involves the input of all parties on the project, including owner, construction
manager and insurance carrier. He discussed the importance of creating a
site-specific safety manual that details the safety rules of the project so
that all contractors understand the requirements.
Another key step is to employ an on-site safety manager who
reports directly to the general superintendent. This person’s duties include
monitoring site safety, coordinating audits, conducting safety orientations,
being involved in claims management, overseeing drug and alcohol testing, and
ensuring that only qualified contractors are permitted on site.
By way of the case study project, Bogdan also discussed the
importance of having all parties involved in project safety, including owner,
claims consultant, subcontractors and workers. From labor to management, when
all parties collaborate, he says, the project can result in a win-win.
This session was recorded during Safety 2015 and is
available for purchase on http://learn.asse.org.