Construction Risk Assessment- Abate Central Chase.pdf

Construction Risk Assessment and Exposure Control Checklist

Project: 667-18-111 Abate Central Chase Date: 03/29/2022

Hazard Concern (Y/N?)

Control Measure Remarks

Security Issues Site Security Y Contractor to keep work area secure Identification of Contractors Y Every contractor to obtain ID and wear ID at all times Appropriate parking Y Off Site or utilize parking at Stoner Storage of Materials Y Contractor to secure material in assigned room Change of locks? Access to site Y Traffic Control N Hours of Work Y Normal business hours during weekday and daytime weekend hours for majority of work. Coordinate night work with COR.

IH Issues/GEMS/NEPA Asbestos Y Per contract Neg Air exhaust to outside Haz Com: Chemicals used/SDS Required Y Contractor to maintain SDS Sheets Spills N Monitor, seal any floor penetrations Air Pressure Relationships-Vapors/Fumes Y Contractor to maintain negative pressure within construction area.

Contractor required to install an appropriate magnehelic gauge to identify pressure within construction area. Gauge must be visible outside of construction area

Lead Paint N Respiratory Protection Y If a specific activity requires it. P100

Respirator - Abatement Waste disposal Y Must remove daily in clean covered carts. Use freight elevators as needed. Report waste diversion monthly.

Do not put in VA dumpster at Back Dock.

Recycling Y As appropriate.

NEPA (See NEPA Compliance Checklist) N

Infection Control Issues (see ICRA) Dust Y Maintain cover carts, walk-off mats, and negative air. Routinely mop corridor and elevator lobby during demolition phase Proximity of air intakes N Proximity of patients Y Water leaks/Mold/Mildew N Negative Air Y Negative air machines with filter Exhaust to outside, replace filters when dirty Risk of TB transmission to contractors N Will not be working in a high-risk patient area.

Potential for potable water contamination N

Patient Safety Issues

Hazard Concern (Y/N?)

Control Measure Remarks

Access to construction site by patients Y Contractor to keep work area secure. Storeroom door lock w/ door closer

Engineering Issues Utility Interruption Y Coordinate w/ COR and VA staffing Vibration / Noise Y Intermittent & minor Will monitor Electrical Safety Y Contractor to utilize lockout tagout controls. Coordinate w/ VA Electrical Staff Welding/Cutting – Hot Work Y Coordinate all HOT work with the COR. Open/Close permits daily.

Frequency of Inspections Y Superintendent present at all times during work. 30hr

OSHA

Construction Safety Team Weekly Rounds.

Critical Barriers N Coordination with staff in vicinity Y All employee notification and department leaders notifications Contractor to notify COR weeks in advance

Fire Protection Issues Penetrations Y Fire Caulk Smoking N Absolutely not allowed.

ILSM (see ILSM Evaluation) Y Ref to ILSM. Contractor to provide fire extinguisher inside construction areas.

Fire watch Y Actions taken by hospital to facilitate HOT Work Burn

Permit

Disruption to fire protection systems Y Deactivate smoke detectors, tape and bag during dust producing work elements

Coordinate w/ VA fire safety

Safety Issues Trenching/Shoring N Scaffolding N Tool safety Y Follow manufacture guidance on proposed tool usage Contractor to secure PPE Y As work activity requires. Cloth mask or face covering requires in all

VA occupied spaces during COVID epidemic

Cranes N Fall Protection Y Tie off when in chase Coordinate Tie-off points with safety Confined space N Hand and Power tools Y As required. Follow manufacture guidance on proposed tool usage.

Emergency Response to/from site Y Educate staff on access to & from site.

Signage Y Identify “Construction Area” and ensure all required signs are displayed

LOTO Y Electrical work, coordinate with COR. Must meet requirements of OSHA standards.

EMS Issues Pest control within construction areas N No food in work area, remove debris daily.

Dust Control Y Walk off mats as required. Mop corridor/elevator lobby when needed Waste Disposal Y Remove daily in covered carts.

Specialized Training Requirements

Team Members to Conduct Inspections: D=Daily W=Weekly AN=As needed O=Other

Construction Safety Officer D W AN Infection Control D W AN Safety Spec D W AN GEMS D W AN Safety Officer D W AN

Approval Signatures:

Project Mgr./M&O/COR/CSO

Patient Safety

Chief Engineer/Facility Safety Officer

GEM’s (if applicable)

Infection Prevention (if no ICRA)

Safety Manager