Environmental Health & Safety Office
 

Safety Review of New Construction / Renovation Projects

All new construction projects and renovation to existing facilities are to be designed in accordance with applicable safety and health codes, consensus standards and good work practice standards.

Additionally, minimum safety and health standards for construction (29 CFR 1926) are to be enforced in the actual performance of construction or renovation projects. These standards are to provide for the protection of state employees and the general public from hazards created by demolition and construction, and fire prevention during construction operations.

Procedures:

1.   During all design phases of each proposed new construction project or renovation project the coordinating department is to coordinate review with the Safety Office. Renovation of existing facilities-if change in usage or type of occupancy is anticipated, this information is to be provided to the Safety Office.

2.       The Safety Office reviews each project and communicates all safety and health recommendations concerning the specifications of design to the coordinating department. A written “Safety Plan” for public protection may be required by the Safety Office for those projects which may cause numerous disruptions of normal activities.

3.       The coordinating department resolves all safety discrepancies by revision to the specifications or design plan.

4.       The coordinating department notifies the Safety Office of start dates, changes, and inspections.

5.       The Safety Office inspects each project periodically and reports findings to the coordinating department.

6.       Planned safety features not incorporated are reported as part of the coordinating departments “Punch List”.

7.       The coordinating department notifies the Safety Officer when the safety related discrepancies are corrected.