The Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), has published the Pre-Construction Checklist for Safety Policies & Procedures. The purpose of the document is to stimulate discussion of job-specific safety protocol and procedures with all pertinent parties prior to project start-up.

The document covers general information such as contact data for significant persons, safety goals and planning, reporting, discipline, and quality of life. It also covers more specific criteria including silica, crane activities, heat, and an evacuation plan.

“Making sure all parties understand and are on-board with safety before mobilization is a key factor in maintaining a safe job place,” says Joe Whiteman, director of safety services for ASCC. “It’s in everyone’s best interest to understand what’s expected prior to starting work.”

The ASCC also has checklists for the pre-construction conference, for pumping concrete and for ordering and scheduling ready-mixed concrete.

The safety checklist is free to ASCC members and $20 for non-members. For more information, visit www.ascconline.org or call the ASCC office at (866) 788-2722.