Reference 8

Mumtaz A. Usmen. “Construction Safety and Health for Civil Engineers.”

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This packet has several units that address different topics pertinent to Civil Engineering and construction work. Review questions are presented at the end of each unit. Case studies are also used.

-	Unit 1: “Introduction.” This unit presents an overview of the nature and magnitude of the safety and health problems in the construction industry and emphasizes the need for proper education and training on this topic, particularly for civil engineers. Statistical evidence is used.
-	Unit 2: “Why Safety and Health.” This unit introduces civil engineering students to the need and significance of addressing the safety and health issues presented by a construction project.
-	Unit 3: “Construction Safety and Health Legislation and Organizations.” The purpose of this unit is to familiarize the students with the historical background of legislative developments in the area of safety and health, and to list and summarize the roles and responsibilities of the main public, private, and professional organizations involved in construction safety and health.
-	Unit 4: “Accident Investigation and Analysis and Injury Control.” The principles governing accident investigation and analysis are summarized, along with the identification prevention and control of the hazards causing construction accidents and injuries.
-	Unit 5: “Construction Industry Safety and Health Practices and Applicable OSHA Standards.” An overview of the scope and nature of construction related hazards is presented, along with the standards and practices associated with their control.
-	Unit 6: “Engineering Design and Contract Administration for Safe Construction.” Information on the engineering, design, and contract administration factors affecting the structural safety of constructed facilities is presented.
-	Unit 7: “Construction Safety and Health Management.” This portion of a larger packet is geared towards civil engineering students. A systematic approach to achieving good safety and health in construction projects is presented. OSHA and ANSI requirements for safety and health management are covered, as are the elements of an effective construction safety and health program. The contractual aspects of safety and health management are also discussed. Several NIOSH Alerts are located in the appendix.

Possible courses for integration: Geotechnical Engineering, Structures Engineering, Design, Seminar

Case studies and examples:

A	Example problems: Unit 1 Review Questions. Five questions are presented to emphasize the material presented in this unit, including basic construction safety issues.
B	Example problems: Unit 2 Review Questions. Three questions test for comprehension on construction industry safety and health concerns.
C	Case study: Unit 2 Case Study. A worker on a mobile scaffold was being handed wooden braces on a windy day. He fell when the scaffold was knocked over. Questions emphasize accident cost accounting systems.
D	Example problems: Unit 3 Review Questions. Eight questions test comprehension on OSHA, NIOSH, and other related projects in safety and health.
E	Example problems: Unit 4 Review Questions. Sixteen questions related to system safety and controls are presented.
F	Example problems: Unit 5 Review Questions. Thirty-eight questions testing comprehension of hazards related to construction are presented.
G	Example problems: Unit 6 Review Questions. Fifteen questions about construction industry failures, constructability, and their relation to safety are given.
H	Example problems: Unit 7 Review Questions. Fourteen questions relating to job-site safety and those responsible for administering such programs are presented.
I	NIOSH Alert Case Study: “Request for Assistance in Preventing Electrocutions from Contact Between Cranes and Power Lines.” A background to the problem and five case reports are presented, as well as recommended work practices.
J	NIOSH Alert Case Study: “Request for Assistance in Preventing Occupational Fatalities in Confined Spaces.” A background to the problem and eight case reports are presented, along with recommended action.
K	NIOSH Alert Case Study: “Request for Assistance in Preventing Fatalities of Workers Who Contact Electrical Energy.” A background, appropriate standards and guidelines, and two case reports are given for the problem.
L	NIOSH Alert Case Study: “Request for Assistance in Preventing Electrocutions of Workers Using Portable Metal Ladders Near Overhead Power Lines.” A background, regulations, four case reports and recommendations are presented for the problem.
M	NIOSH Alert Case Study: “Request for Assistance in Preventing Worker Deaths and Injuries from Falls Through Sky Lights and Roof Openings.” A background, regulations, eight case reports, and recommendations are presented for the problem.
N	NIOSH Alert Case Study: “Request for Assistance in Preventing Electrocutions During Work with Scaffolds Near Overhead Power Lines.” A background, current OSHA regulations, six case reports, and recommendations are given for the problem.
O	NIOSH Alert Case Study: “Request for Assistance in Preventing Lead Poisoning in Construction Workers.” A background, health effects of lead exposure, exposure criteria and regulations, six case reports, conclusions, and recommendations are presented.
P	NIOSH Alert Case Study: “Request for Assistance in Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths Caused by Falls from Suspension Scaffolds.” A background, current and proposed OSHA regulations, five case reports, conclusions, and recommendations are presented.