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8-Hour Site Safety
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8-Hour Site Safety
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SAFCO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
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8-Hour Site Safety
Instruction Outline
INTRODUCTION: GROUND RULES & LOGISTICS (0:06)
INTRODUCTION: TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
INTRODUCTION: LEARNING OBJECTIVES (0:37)
INTRODUCTION: IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER (0:16)
INTRODUCTION: IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER PT 2 (0:54)
INTRODUCTION: AGENDA (0:03)
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION (0:03)
Chapter 33 of the New York City Building Code (0:16)
NYC Department of Buildings Website nyc.gov/nycsafety (0:06)
Local Law 196 of 2017 (0:36)
Information Signs (0:57)
New York City Building Industry Notices: (0:05)
New York City Building Industry Notices:
Quiz
SECTION 2: CHAPTER 33 GENERAL
Section 2: Chapter 33 General (0:04)
Scope (0:23)
Fire Code (0:13)
Manufacturer Specifications (0:18)
Safety Measures and Safeguards (0:25)
Site Safety Managers, Coordinators and Superintendent of Construction (0:29)
Inspections (0:34)
Inspections PT 2 (0:06)
Unsafe Conditions and Equipment (0:19)
Documents to be Kept on Site (1:05)
Documents to be Kept on Site PT 2 (1:00)
Accidents and Damage to Adjoining Property (0:22)
Use and Tampering Prohibited (0:46)
SECTION 3: SELECTED DEFINITIONS
SELECTED DEFINITIONS (0:04)
ACCIDENT (0:55)
COMPETENT PERSON (0:29)
CRANES (0:24)
CRITICAL PICK (1:02)
DERRICK (0:26)
DEWATERING (0:13)
HANDHELD DEVICE (DEMOLITION) (0:38)
HOISTING EQUIPMENT (0:13)
LOAD (WORKING) (0:17)
MAJOR BUILDING (0:21)
MOBILE SCAFFOLD (0:09)
Ariel lifts are NOT MOBILE SCAFFOLDS (0:04)
QUALIFIED PERSON (0:21)
REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL (0:07)
SCAFFOLD CONTROLLING ENTITY (0:12)
SOIL AND FOUNDATION WORK (0:23)
SUSTAINED WIND (0:07)
UNENCLOSED PERIMETER (0:16)
WALKABLE FLOORS (0:27)
WORKING DECKS (0:24)
SECTION 4: SAFEGUARDS AND MAINTENANCE OF SITE
SECTION 4: SAFEGUARDS AND MAINTENANCE OF SITE (0:05)
Scope (0:11)
Utilities (0:18)
Maintaining Essential Services (0:04)
Electrical Work (0:06)
Sanitary Facilities (0:11)
Removing, Relocating, or Interrupting Services (0:23)
Watchperson (0:55)
Watchperson Exceptions (0:39)
Housekeeping (0:12)
Slipping and Tripping Hazards (0:17)
Maintenance (0:26)
Hose Lines, Wires, Ropes, Pipes, Chains, and Conduits (0:29)
Containers (0:55)
How does this look? (0:02)
Control of Debris (0:50)
Storage of Materials and Equipment (0:18)
Open and Exposed Areas (0:16)
Storage near unenclosed perimeters (0:25)
Storage near unenclosed perimeters Exceptions (0:38)
Storage near unenclosed perimeters Exceptions PT 2 (1:20)
Storage of Combustible Material and Equipment (0:14)
Storage near Sidewalks, Walkways, and Pathways (0:49)
Machinery (0:19)
Removal of Material and Debris (0:11)
Dropping or Throwing Prohibited (0:10)
Clogging (0:21)
Air Pollution (0:11)
Fire-retardant Construction (0:40)
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection (0:27)
Water Supply (0:48)
Fire extinguishers (0:21)
Smoking (0:14)
Sprinkler Systems (0:18)
Sprinklers During Alteration (0:26)
Removal of Damaged Sprinklers by variance ONLY (1:02)
Demolition of Standpipe (0:24)
Free from Obstruction (0:15)
Use of standpipes for purposes other than supplying water for firefighting (0:31)
Use of standpipes for purposes other than supplying water for firefighting PT 2 (0:19)
Tenant Protection Plans & Occupant Protection Plans (0:26)
Operations in Occupied Buildings (0:26)
Stairs During Construction or Demolition (1:03)
Elevators and Hoists During Construction or Demolition (0:21)
Publicly Accessible Floors (0:16)
Floors Closed to the Public (0:44)
Quiz
SECTION 5: SOILS, EXCAVATION & UNDERPINNING
SECTION 5: SOILS, EXCAVATION & UNDERPINNING (0:05)
Some New York City Statistics (0:18)
Disturbances to infrastructure (0:12)
ARTICLE
ARTICLE PT 2
ARTICLE PT 3
Anatomy of a Collapse: The Failure Plane (0:05)
Anatomy of a Collapse: Failure Plane Cont’d (0:04)
Anatomy of a Collapse: Failure Plane Cont’d PT 2 pg 108
Anatomy of a Collapse: Failure Plane Cont’d PT 3 pg 109
Anatomy of a Collapse: Failure Plane Cont’d PT 4 pg 110
Anatomy of a Collapse: Failure Plane Cont’d PT 5 pg 111
Anatomy of a Collapse: Failure Plane Cont’d PT 6 pg 112
Anatomy of a Collapse: Failure Plane Cont’d PT 7 pg 113
Anatomy of a Collapse: Failure Plane Cont’d PT 8 pg 114
Anatomy of a Collapse: Failure Plane Cont’d PT 9 pg 115
Protecting an Adjacent Building
Protecting an Adjacent Building PT 2
Means and Methods of Construction: What Goes Wrong (0:16)
Impact of Soil Conditions/Groundwater on Underpinning (0:32)
Impact of Change in Weather on Soil Condition (0:08)
How Can We Avoid Problems? (0:03)
Provide a preconstruction survey of all adjacent properties (0:22)
Vibration Monitoring (0:14)
Vibration monitors (0:16)
Tilt Sensors (0:03)
Color-Coding System for Marking Utilities (0:04)
PHOTO
Explosive Notification to FDNY (0:15)
Fence (0:10)
Guardrail Systems for Excavations (1:09)
Guardrail Systems for Excavations PHOTO
Openings (0:43)
Openings PHOTO
Access (0:10)
Dewatering (0:22)
Dewatering PHOTO 1
Dewatering PHOTO 2
Dewatering PHOTO 3
Dewatering PHOTO 4
Dewatering PHOTO 5
SECTION 6: MATERIAL PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION.
SECTION 6: MATERIAL PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION. (0:04)
Scope: MATERIAL PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION (0:13)
Shop Drawings (0:08)
Shop Drawings PT 2 (0:08)
Field Connections (0:42)
Handling and Storing Materials, All Structural steel members (0:49)
Placing of Structural Members (0:10)
Placing of Structural Members PT 2 (0:57)
Tag-Lines (0:13)
Tag-Lines PHOTO
SECTION 7: Demolition
Section 7: Demolition (0:03)
SECTION BC 3306 (0:14)
Scope (0:17)
Safety Zone Requirements (incl. Commissioner Approval) (0:42)
Safety Zone Requirements (incl. Commissioner Approval) PT 2 (0:25)
PHOTO
Requirements for Notifying DOB (0:15)
Requirements for Notifying Adjoining Property Owners (0:42)
Commissioner Approval Requirements for Mechanical Demolition Equipment (0:29)
PHOTO
Requirements for Shoring/Bracing of Weakened Structures Prior to Demolition (0:36)
Requirements for Shoring/Bracing of Weakened Structures Prior to Demolition PT 2 (0:31)
Demolition Sequence Constraints/Factors to Consider (0:44)
Requirement for Removal of Combustible Content Prior to Demolition (0:25)
Requirements for Removal of Asbestos Prior to Demolition (0:30)
Requirements for the Removal of Glass Prior to Demolition (0:31)
Requirements for Purging Steam and Fuel from Pipes, Tanks, Boilers, or other Devices Prior to Demolition (0:50)
Requirements for Maintenance of Enclosed Vertical Shafts and Stairs During Demolition (0:31)
Requirements for Material Storage During Demolition (1:10)
Requirements for Examining of Party Walls Prior to Imposing Loads on Them (0:41)
Requirements for Shaftways around Floor Openings Used for Debris Removal (1:36)
Completion Work Required Before Sign-Off of Demolition Operations (0:14)
SECTION 8: PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
SECTION 8: PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS (0:04)
Scope, Streets, Sidewalks, Walkways (1:10)
Temporary Public Walkway within the Site (1:34)
Pathways & Foot Bridges (1:05)
Requirements for Sidewalks, Temporary Walkways, Foot Bridges, and Pathways (1:08)
Requirements for Sidewalks, Temporary Walkways, Foot Bridges, and Pathways PT 2 (0:58)
Sidewalk Sheds and Fences & Warnings Signs & Obstructions (1:01)
Dangerous Areas (0:32)
Vehicular Traffic (0:30)
Areas Open to Persons other than Workers (0:32)
Work or Storage Zones (1:11)
Design loads & Wind and Other Loads (0:57)
Storage on sidewalk sheds (1:38)
Vertical members and beams (1:27)
Deck (0:56)
Parapet (1:39)
Clear Ceiling Height (0:19)
Lighting (1:25)
Avoid Interference (0:40)
Shed Rest (0:50)
Safe Condition (0:41)
Responsibility for Maintenance and Use (0:29)
Storage or Placement of Items (0:46)
Installation inspection (0:52)
Periodic Inspection (0:48)
Inspection following an Adjustment or Repair (0:27)
Daily Inspection (0:44)
Daily Inspection PT 2 (0:41)
Notification of Removal (0:12)
Fences (0:47)
Fences PT 2 (0:59)
Location of Fence (1:03)
Location of Fence PT 2 (0:30)
Gates (0:46)
Viewing Panels (0:44)
Chain Link Fences or Gates (0:45)
Chain Link Fences or Gates PT 2 (0:48)
Design of Fences (0:34)
Installation and removal of fences (0:41)
Condition of Fences (0:31)
SECTION 9: PROTECTION OF UNENCLOSED PERIMETERS
Section 9: Protection of Unenclosed Perimeters (0:05)
Scope (0:28)
Permit (0:22)
Safety Netting Design and Documentation (0:43)
Safety Netting Design and Documentation PT 2 (1:03)
Site Safety Plans (0:48)
Flame Retardant (0:42)
Tensile Strength (1:04)
Responsibility and Supervision (0:42)
Vertical Safety Netting Systems (0:36)
Vertical Safety Netting Systems PT 2 (0:54)
Vertical Safety Netting Systems PT 3 (0:45)
Openings (0:25)
Cables (0:43)
Cables PT 2 (0:43)
Taut Systems & Friction Connections (0:24)
Temporary Removal (0:43)
Temporary Removal PT 2 (0:21)
Restoring Nets & Permanent Removal (0:40)
Horizontal Safety Netting Systems (0:23)
During Construction (0:57)
During Demolition (0:32)
During Façade Construction, Alteration, Maintenance, or Repair (1:04)
Hoisting Area (0:52)
Permanent Removal (0:59)
Horizontal Safety Netting Systems Requirements (0:57)
Tensile Strength Test (1:05)
Identification of Nets (0:32)
Guardrail System (0:55)
Components (0:38)
Height of Railings and Toeboard (0:38)
Dimensions and Materials (0:47)
Dimensions and Materials PT 2 (0:52)
Dimensions and Materials PT 3 (0:42)
Exceptions (0:43)
Exceptions PT 2 (0:30)
Horizontal Gap (0:36)
Temporary Removal (0:51)
Restoring Guardrails (0:38)
Modifications and Alternative Systems (0:37)
Request Content (0:53)
Unenclosed Perimeter Protection Inspection, Use, Adjustment, Maintenance, and Repair (0:28)
Safe Condition (1:03)
Inspections (1:31)
Repair (0:40)
Quiz
SECTION 10: PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY
SECTION 10: PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY (0:04)
Protection Required (0:26)
Physical Examination (0:36)
Soil or Foundation Work Affecting Adjoining Property (1:09)
Support of Party Walls (0:51)
Preconstruction Survey (0:27)
Monitoring (0:32)
Monitoring PT 2 (0:24)
Potential Hazard (0:25)
Underpinning (0:54)
Subsurface Operations Affecting Adjacent Properties (0:38)
Change in Ground Water Level (0:22)
Retaining Structures (1:14)
Weatherproof Integrity of Adjoining Buildings (0:35)
Weatherproof Integrity of Adjoining Buildings PT 2 (0:45)
Protection of Roofs (1:04)
Protection of Roofs PT 2 (0:37)
Protection of Trees (0:32)
Deleterious, Caustic, or Acid Materials (0:45)
Protection of Adjoining Equipment and Spaces (1:37)
SECTION 11: MAJOR BUILDINGS
SECTION 11: MAJOR BUILDINGS (0:03)
Requirements for the construction or demolition of major buildings (0:33)
Requirements for the construction or demolition of major buildings (0:31)
Applicability of Other Laws (0:39)
Site Safety Monitoring Program (0:36)
Site Safety Manager or Coordinator to Be Designated (0:57)
Site Safety Manager or Coordinator to Be Designated PT 2 (0:43)
Notification to the Department of the Primary Manager or Coordinator (0:38)
Presence at the Site (0:52)
Presence at the Site Exceptions (1:16)
Acting Primary Site Safety Manager or Coordinator (0:30)
Limitation on primary site safety manager or coordinator serving at another site (1:09)
Contractor Shall inform Personnel (1:04)
Contractor Shall inform Personnel PT 2 (0:38)
Site safety manager’s and coordinator’s duties (0:46)
Notification of Violations (1:13)
Notification of Conditions to the Department (1:17)
Notification of Conditions to the Department PT 2 (1:13)
Responsibility (0:52)
Site Safety Manager or Coordinator Standpipe Inspection Responsibilities (0:41)
Weekly Checks (0:27)
Record of Inspections (1:03)
Record of Inspections PT 2 (0:53)
Recording Inspections in the Site Safety Log (0:46)
Site Safety Log (0:53)
Permit log (0:41)
Concrete Safety Manager (1:12)
Concrete Safety Manager PT 2 (0:41)
Orientation and Training (0:34)
Site safety training required (1:50)
Site safety training required PT 2 (0:32)
Modifications to the Site Safety Monitoring Program (0:59)
Request Content (0:42)
Request Content PT 2 (1:32)
Quiz
SECTION 12: SCAFFOLDS
SECTION 12: SCAFFOLDS (0:03)
Requirements for Electrical Work on Supported Scaffolds (0:10)
Requirements for Scaffold Height, Permits, and Platform Tie-Downs (0:49)
Requirements for guardrails and netting on scaffolds (0:19)
Requirements for Vertical Debris Netting on Scaffolds cont’d (1:06)
SECTION 13: STRUCTURAL RAMPS, RUNWAYS AND PLATFORMS
SECTION 13: STRUCTURAL RAMPS, RUNWAYS AND PLATFORMS (0:05)
Ramps and runways (1:18)
Ramps and runways PT 2 (1:43)
Ramps and runways PT 3 pg 320 (1:42)
Ramps and runways PT 4 pg 321 (0:54)
Ramps and runways PT 5 pg 322 (1:33)
SECTION 14: HOISTING EQUIPMENT (BC 3316)
SECTION 14: HOISTING EQUIPMENT (BC 3316) (0:05)
HOISTING EQUIPMENT (0:37)
HOISTING EQUIPMENT PT 2 (1:22)
HOISTING EQUIPMENT PT 3 (1:02)
HOISTING EQUIPMENT PT 4 (1:28)
HOISTING EQUIPMENT PT 5 (1:42)
SECTION 15: MATERIAL HOISTS & BUCKET HOISTS (BC 3317)
SECTION 15: MATERIAL HOISTS & BUCKET HOISTS (BC 3317) (0:07)
Material hoists and bucket hoists (0:51)
Material hoists and bucket hoists pt 2 (1:17)
SECTION 16: PERSONNEL HOISTS (BC 3318)
Section 16: Personnel Hoists (BC 3318) (0:06)
Personnel hoists (0:48)
Personnel hoists PT 2 (0:37)
Personnel hoists PT 3 (0:54)
SECTION 17: CRANES AND DERRICKS
SECTION 17: CRANES AND DERRICKS (0:04)
Cranes and Derricks (1:09)
Certificates of Approval (0:41)
Certificates of Operation (1:59)
Certificates of on-site (1:52)
Certificates of Approval (0:31)
Tower and climber cranes (1:25)
The plan (1:08)
The plan pt 2 (1:14)
The general contractor (1:25)
The general contractor pt 2 (0:29)
The erection, jumping, climbing, and dismantling operations (1:45)
Slings (2:11)
3319.10.2 (0:30)
3319.11 (1:03)
3319.12 (1:18)
3319.13.2 (1:47)
SECTION 18: Material Handling Equipment
SECTION 18: MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (0:04)
Material handling equipment (0:57)
3320.3.1 Loading of material handling equipment (0:55)
3320.3.2 Refueling of material handling equipment (0:51)
3320.4 The owner or person directly in charge of any material handling equipment shall immediately notify the commissioner (0:27)
3320.5 Conveyors (1:04)
3320.6 Trucks (0:55)
3320.7 Power buggies (0:55)
3320.7 Power buggies PT 2 (1:14)
3320.8 Lift and fork trucks (1:03)
3320.9 Hand propelled vehicles (0:34)
3320.11 Jacks shall meet the requirements (1:13)
REVIEW
Key Takeaways: Review (0:03)
Key Takeaways (0:19)
ASSESSMENT
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: (0:04)
Final Exam
CONCLUSION
COURSE DEBRIEF: CONCLUSION (0:04)
Course Debrief
FEEDBACK
Social Media
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