Safety in construction operations.

DOE-STD-1160-2003

g. Discuss importance of informing affected workers of hazard(s), abatement activities,

and other related activities.

h. Identify circumstances and trade-offs warranting PPE use as a hazard-control method.

Describe various types and intended functions of PPE.

Describe an effective non-electrical lockout/tagout program and application.

k. Discuss effective use and application of a job safety analysis system.

Describe applicability and purpose of nuclear and non-nuclear hazard analysis

techniques required during the life cycle of a DOE facility.

m. Discuss the need for, and the selection and performance of, the applicable qualitative

and quantitative techniques of system safety analysis, such as the following:

Preliminary hazard analysis

Fault tree analysis

Failure modes and effects analysis

Energy trace and barrier analysis

Operating and support hazard analysis

System/subsystem hazard analysis

Process hazard analysis.

n. Describe and demonstrate understanding of the Integrated Safety Management

approach. Discuss objectives, core functions, and guiding principles approach to

systematically integrate safety into management and work practices at all levels.

Occupational safety personnel shall demonstrate a working-level knowledge of

safety in construction operations.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss the role of safety and health during project planning and analysis.

b. Describe safety program considerations at multi-employer construction sites.

c. Discuss requirements for, and purpose and application of, appropriate preliminary and

activity hazard analysis.

d. Demonstrate the ability to perform the following:

Evaluate construction operations and identify construction-related hazards

Identify, interpret, and apply appropriate construction-safety requirements

Identify and implement appropriate control measures.

e. Identify excavation and trenching hazards and control considerations including the

following:

Factors affecting soil stability in a trench

Application of different types of shoring, sloping, and shielding systems