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Construction Safety/Osha

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ISBN-10: 0977718336

ISBN-13: 9780977718337

Edition: 2007

Authors: Paul Rosenberg, American Contractors Educational Services Staff

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All of the essential safety requirements for construction job sites across the US are brought together into this one, single-volume resource for industry professionals. More than 350 pages of OSHA-compliant reference material gives readers total access to critical safety information as it applies to scaffolding, ladders, fall protection, protective equipment, electricity, working in trenches, demolition, and much more. Information is featured for everything that contractors, service technicians, maintenance personnel, plant managers, engineers, designers, and architects need to know about OSHA. Effective safety plans and sample forms are also included, making this the number one pocket…    
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Book details

List price: $22.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 12/20/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 3.75" wide x 6.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

Construction Sites
Fall Protection
Head Protection
Scaffolding
Ladders
Stairways
Hazard Communication
Ground Fault Interrupters
Equipment Grounding Conductor Program
Conductor Color Code
Power Wiring Color Code
Power-Transformer Color Code
Size of Extension Cords for Portable Tools
Trenching
Allowable Slopes
Cranes
Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations
Manila Rope Slings - Straight Leg
Manila Rope Slings - Basket
Rope Characteristics
Safe Loads for Shackles
Wire Rope Slings - Straight Leg
Wire Rope Slings - Basket
Wire Rope Characteristics for 6 Strand By 19 Wire Type
Cable Clamps for Wire Rope
Forklifts
Indoor Minimum Illumination Intensities in Foot-Candles
Safety - Pipe Legends
Types of Fire Extinguishers
Fire-Resistive Labeled Equipment
Fire Retardation Ratings
Classification of Softwood Plywoods Rates Species for Strength and Stiffness
Plywood Marking
Plywood Grades and Usage
Softwood Plywood Veneer Grades
Exposed Plywood Panel Siding
Allowable Spans for Exposed Particleboard Panel Siding
Allowable Spans for Particleboard Subfloor and Combined Subfloor-Underlayment
Allowable Spans for Plywood Combination Subfloor-Underlayment
Load Limits for Wood Girders
Loading Tables for Floor/Ceiling Trusses Built with 2 x 4 Chords
Allowable Uniform Loads for W Steel Beams
Optimum Spacing of Spring Clips for Ceiling
Heating Temperatures of Roof Asphalt
Roof Nailer Spacing
Tightening Torque in Pound-Feet-Screw Fit
Screw Torques
Construction Safety and Health Resources
Scaffolding and Ladders
Scaffold Loads
Allowable Scaffold Spans
Maximum Number of Planked Levels
Safety Nets
Scaffold Maximum Vertical Tie Spacing Wider Than 3' Bases
System Scaffold
Tube and Coupler Scaffold
Single Wood Pole Scaffolds
Independent Wood Pole Scaffolds
Minimum Size of Members - Tube Scaffolds
Schedule for Ladder-Type Platforms
OSHA Scaffolding - Key Provisions
OSHA Scaffolding - Competent Person
OSHA Scaffolding - Oversight
OSHA Scaffolding - Miscellaneous Requirements
Suspension Scaffolds
Suspended Scaffold Welding Precautions
Suspension Scaffold Requirements
Fall Protection
Fall Protection Required for Specific Scaffolds
Fall Arrest Systems
Falling Object Protection
Ladders - General Requirements
Rules for All Ladders
Rules for Job - Specific Ladders
Rules for Stepladders
Rules for Portable Ladders
Rules for Fixed Ladders
Cages for Fixed Ladders
Wells for Fixed Ladders
Ladder Safety Devices for Fixed Ladders
Requirements for Mounting Ladder Safety Devices for Fixed Ladders
Rules for Detective Ladders
Rules for Stairways
Personal Protection
Safety Checklists - PPE
Safety Checklists - Scaffolding
Safety Checklists - Electrical
Safety Checklists - Miscellaneous
Safety Checklists - Cranes
Safety Checklists - Forklifts
Selection of Respirators
Eye and Face Protectors
Eye Protection
Filter Lens Shade Numbers for Protection Against Radiant Energy
Sound Awareness and Safety
Hearing Protection Levels
Decibel Levels of Sounds
Worker Safety Instructions
Warning Tags
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Construction, Demolition, and Other Related Workplaces
Respiratory Protection
Fall Protection Guidelines
Supported Scaffold Guidelines
Portable Ladder Safety
Aerial Lifts
Crane Safety
Electrical Safety
Portable Generator Safety
Trench Safety
Demolition Safety
Work Zone Traffic Safety
Tree Trimming and Removal Safety
Chain Saw Safety
Chipper Machine Safety
Rodents, Snakes, and Insects
West Nile Virus
Silicosis
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
General Decontamination
Lead in Construction/Demolition
Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
Hand Hygiene (Disaster Areas)
Mold Exposure
Heat Stress Guidelines
Excavation
Soil Types
Terms Used in Grading
Maximum Allowable Slopes
Excavating Toward an Open Ditch
Sequence of Excavation in High Groundwater
Angle of Repose for Common Soil Types
Cone of Depression
Excavations Made in Type A Soil
Excavations Made in Type B Soil
Excavations Made in Type C Soil
Excavations Made in Layered Soils
OSHA Excavation Decision Chart
Timber Trench Shoring Minimum Timber Requirements - Type A Soil
Timber Trench Shoring Minimum Timber Requirements - Type B Soil
Timber Trench Shoring Minimum Timber Requirements - Type C Soil
Load-Carrying Capacities of Soils
A Wellpoint System Depressing the Water Table
Electrical Safety
Basic Electrical Safety Guidelines
Effect of Electric Current on Human Body
Lockout/Tagout Guidelines
Lockout/Tagout Training
Lockout/Tagout Rules
Lock Removal Rules
Work Area Control
Minimum Depth Working Clearances
Elevation of Unguarded Live Parts Above Working Space
Minimum Clearance - Live Parts
Underground Installation Requirements
Minimum Cover Requirements for Underground Installations
Basic Grounded Conductor Rules
Basic Grounding Connections
Minimum Sizes of Grounding Electrode Conductors for AC Systems
Resistivities of Various Soils
Minimum Size Conductors - Grounding Raceway and Equipment
Types of Grounding Methods per the NEC
Grounding Different Types of Circuits
GFCI Wiring Diagrams
Classifications of Hazardous Locations
Standard and Optional Hazardous Location Systems
Lamp Disposal
PCB-Containing Ballasts
Identifying PCB Ballasts
Non-Leaking PCB Ballast Disposal
Leaking PCB Ballasts
State Requirements for PCB Ballasts
High-Temperature Incineration of PCB Ballasts
Recycling Ballasts
Disposing PCB Ballasts at a Chemical or Hazardous Waste Landfill
Packing PCB Ballasts for Disposal
Disposal Costs for PCB Ballasts
High-Temperature Incineration Costs for PCB Ballasts
Recycling Costs for PCB Ballasts
Disposal Costs for PCB Ballasts at a Chemical or Hazardous Waste Landfill
Ballast Decision Chart
Transportation Fees
Profile Fees
Recordkeeping
Disposal of Mercury-Containing Lamps
Testing Lamps
Lamp Recycling Costs
Disposal Costs for Lamps at a Chemical or Hazardous Waste Landfill
Packing Lamps for Disposal
Informational Resources
OSHA
OSHA
Top 100 OSHA Violations (2001)
OSHA Safety Color Codes
Hazard Assessment
Selecting Personal Protective Equipment
Training Employees in the Proper use of PPE
Eye and Face Protection
Eye Protection
Head Protection
Foot and Leg Protection
Hand and Arm Protection
Chemical Resistance Selection Chart for Protective Gloves
Electrical Glove Inspection
Care of Protective Gloves
Body Protection
Hearing Protection
Jacks
Concrete
Safety Nets
Warning Lines
Roofs and Wall Openings
Signs
Welding Operations
Filter Lenses for Protection Against Radiant Energy
Construction Industry Requirements for Filter Lens Shade Numbers for Protection Against Radiant Energy
Laser Operations
Selecting Laser Safety Glass
Wiring Design and Protection
Company Safety Plan
Sample Policy Statement
Goal
Specific Steps
Safety Manager
Notice to All Employees
Supervisor/Foreman
Employee Responsibilities
Discipline and Enforcement
Control of Hazards
Fire Prevention
Training and Education
Emergency Response to Hazardous Substances
Emergency Response Plan
Recordkeeping and OSHA Log Review
Accident Investigation
Safety Rules and Procedures
Employee Emergency Action Plan - Fire and Other Emergencies
Injury and Illness Incident Report
Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Glossary and Abbreviations
Glossary
Abbreviations