Loss Control Findings & Follow-upSpring / Summer 2006 Jobsite Visits

Loss Prevention Audit Findings Process

2006

HC&A performing two separate audits per policy period (May 1- April 30);

1. Spring / Summer Audit (Focusing on jobsite inspections & compliance with previous Recommendations)

2. Fall / Winter Audit (focusing on Best Practice Standard compliance and performing jobsite inspections)

Spring / Summer Audit Process

Review all recommendations

made during the last audit.

Provide a reminder to companies of the New Best Practice Standard which need implementation, and document the companies current progress towards meeting the deadlines.

Perform as many jobsite inspections as possible.

Jobsite Evaluation Tool

General Statistics

Highest Single Project Score: 94

Lowest Single Project Score: 66

Highest Company Score*: 87

Lowest Company Score*: 75

Average Company Score: 81

* - Requires a minimum of 2 or more jobsite visits

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Module 1: Fall Protection, Roof Openings & Skylights

The PR 600 cart is utilized as a tie-off point for the employees who are tossing trash into the

chutes.

Good Use of Safety Monitor & Warning Lines. Still a common method used by the captive, though many are now mandating PFAS or

guardrails whenever feasible.

Module 2: Material Handling

Material Handling tool used to elevate small HVAC units.

Team lifting observed

Module 3: Ladders & Scaffolds

Excellent scaffolding awareness. Utility lines protected by Utility company. De-energized

during erection & dismantling.

Excellent ladder set up. Warning lines extended from ladder good

Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment

Excellent PPE usage, hard hats & safety glasses required at all times. Harness wear also good.

Excellent use of PPE. Half mask respirator worn to protect again concrete dust inhalation, safety glasses, hard hart, gloves, and knee pads also

worn.

Module 5: Housekeeping

Excellent protection of trash chute area. Fencing in place, trash chutes allow for quick removal of

debris.

Excellent storage and organization of equipment & material. Notice all equipment organized, fire

extinguishers stacked behind equipment also well organized

Module 6: Electrical

Portable GFCI protection provided on generators which do not have built in. Good hazard

recognition, and understanding of requirements.

Electrical outlet with GFCI and weather protection erected into the scaffold structure.

Module 7: Fire Prevention / Material Storage

Overview showing very good material storage, cleanliness around flammables, and fire

extinguishers available.

Good use of case for fire extinguishers. Extinguishers can now be safely moved and/or placed in gang boxes without being damaged or

discharged.

Module 8: Emergency Preparedness

Excellent job set up documentation provided for each project. MSDS’s as well as contact info & directions for nearest medical facilities included.

Rigo was proud that he had his first aid kit and MSDS book, as his MSDS book was not

available during the last round of audits(Excellent Employee Buy-In to the Safety

Program)

Module 9: General Liability

Excellent protection of finished product. Mandatory changing of footwear, as well as protection of flooring inside finished areas.

Excellent securement of material.

Additional Points – Common Findings

Use of guardrails in lieu of warning lines / monitors Parapet wallsInterior stairwells / elevator to work area100% hard hat and safety glasses policyLocation & telephone number of nearest occupational health clinic / hospital on the project.Demarcating ground areaProtecting the interior of the buildingSeparate Storage of equipment and PFASNo smoking on project

Room For Improvement

Folded, unsecured ladder used for access to elevated level.

Guardrail violation. Top rail on the outside of post could easily be dislodged if fallen against.

Room For Improvement

Many companies storing tools & chemicals atop fall protection. Here the blade to a skill saw

was resting atop a safety harness.

Another folded unsecured step ladder in use.

Room For Improvement

Poor housekeeping Employee using vertical lifelines. Lanyard on BACKWARDS!! Had employee fallen, the

rope grab never would have locked.

Room For Improvement

Hole cover not secured, and no markings. Particle board is not the best cover available.

Poor housekeeping, and securement of debris. Heavy winds could lead to GL claims.

Deducted Points – Common Findings

Ladders not tied-off

Improper use of Personal Fall Arrest Equipment

Improper use of Safety Monitor

Step ladders used in lieu of extension ladder

Ladders not three-feet over landing

Missing ground pins on electrical cords

No guardrails around trash chute / hoist area

No fire extinguishers near flammables

Scaffolds not inspected

HC&A requires that a written response to recommendations be forwarded within ten (10) days from the receipt of your evaluation report. Typically, we receive a written response from 50% of the membership.

The Loss Control Committee shall be notified of all members who do not provide a written response within the 10-day time frame.

HC&A has started conducting the fall / winter audits, which includes a comprehensive review of the Best Practice Standards, in addition to jobsite visits.

To date, HC&A has completed 10 of the fall / winter audits.

Follow-up to Audit Findings