Background:
On November 14, 2007, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA)
Region IV Atlanta-West Area Office, McCarthy Building Companies Inc. and the
Georgia Tech On-site Consultation Services signed a partnership agreement to
ensure the highest level of employee safety and health during construction of
the Georgia State University Science Park.
Success Impact:
Safety and Health Collaboration and Partnership Promotion
Collaboration is a key component to a successful Partnership. To support the
OSHA National Crane Safety Initiative and to raise awareness of crane safety, on
September 9, 2008, the McCarthy Construction Company worked with the Atlanta
West Area Office to provide training to OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialists,
Area Directors and Assistant Area Directors about the safety requirements on
tower cranes and rigging operations.
The first training session was a classroom session that covered risk management,
basic rigging plan, rigging loads, the rigging triangle, hardware application
use, hardware inspection and the application and inspection of slings.
The J&J Rigging and Erecting Company, a subcontractor to McCarthy conducted the
second session which was two additional hours of classroom training. The
training covered tower crane erecting and tower crane climbing. The classroom
training sessions were conducted at the Georgia State University Student Center.
J&J Rigging and Erecting also provided hands-on training at the McCarthy job
site of the Georgia State University to provide the students with the visual
observation of the tower crane and to reinforce what was covered in the
classroom.
The National Crane Safety Initiative builds on a number of steps taken by OSHA
earlier this year to raise awareness on crane safety. The Crane Safety
Initiative will provide information and outreach to the construction industry
and other stakeholders, offer enhanced resources to OSHA inspectors who address
crane safety and implement a National Emphasis Program on Crane Safety.
Partnership Objectives:
The primary goals of this Partnership are to reduce injuries and illnesses by
10% and provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees at the
Georgia State University Science Park. Implementing safety and health management
systems and improving safety and health procedures at the worksite by ensuring
that best practices are shared with all subcontractors are key parts of this
partnership agreement. Another important element of this partnership involves
increasing the number of employees, employers, and who receive effective safety
and health training. Enhancing the skills and expertise of OSHA personnel in
crane safety was an outgrowth of the relationships established through the
partnership.
- To implement open communications between the Houston Chapter AGC
membership and the OSHA Houston North and South Area Offices in a manner that
encourages respect and understanding.
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To share knowledge of the best industry technology, innovations,
and work practices that improves jobsite safety and health performance.
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To cooperate in the development and improvement of safety training
programs for the construction industry.
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To ensure that enforcement policies and practices are effective,
consistent, and fair.
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To promote principles of good faith and fair dealings as the
foundation of the Partnership.
Origin: Region IV, Atlanta-West Area Office
Partners: Region IV Atlanta-West Area Office, McCarthy
Building Companies Inc. and the Georgia Tech On-site Consultation Services
Partnership Signed: October 2003
Industry: Construction (NAICS Code 236210, SIC Code
1542)
Employees: 150
Employers: 1
Source and Date: Al Woodson, National Office (October
22, 2008)
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