Premises
- Plan the escape route in case of fire and earthquake.
- Know the location of nearest medical facilities.
- Apply caution when using the kitchen microwave ovens or toasters to prevent burning or fires.
- Properly and ergonomically set up arrangement of table and chair to minimize body injuries.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Avoid slippery floors.
- Take a 5 minute break and do body stretch after working on computers for 1 hour.
Vehicles
- Take defensive driving course every two years.
- Keep proper maintenance of vehicles; check tires, brakes and windshield wipers regularly.
- Plan ahead your travel route where to enter, park and exit the inspection job site so that safety of vehicle is ensured.
- Avoid parking in areas where construction equipment and vehicles are operating or traversing.
- Avoid driving on freeways during heavy rains to avoid hydroplaning.
- Avoid fatigue and hurry when driving.
- Use hand free devices provided by company.
Product
- Project Manager will go through with inspectors the inspection check list for the contractor’s operation to assure contract compliance.
- Project Manager will make sure the inspectors submit and file their diaries, photos and other project documents promptly.
- Project Manager will conduct peer review of the inspectors’ calculations and reviews of contractors submitted work plans and shop drawings to ensure accuracy and contract conformance.
Operations/Completed Operations
- At the start of every operation, the inspectors with the help of Project Manager will identify the potential hazards in the operations and the methods to minimize or avoid the hazards.
- Attend biweekly safety meeting without fail, and do a makeup safety meeting with Project Manager if unable to attend.
- Be aware of the environments when working around the construction equipment and always choose a safe location to inspect or take extra precautions to move around construction equipment.
- Hire inspectors with at least 10 years of construction inspection experience with good safety records.
- Plan the inspection task before going out to the field.
- Make sure the inspection access is safe before performing the inspection.