Construction Pollution Prevention
Date Posted: 09/20/2016
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention requires a lot of coordination and onsite management lending itself to potential overlap and collaboration opportunities between sustainability and safety. There are a number of parallels between safety supervision and construction activity pollution prevention that can make a jobsite and the surrounding community safer.
The following are a few examples:
Jobsite safety walks for exterior construction activities
Trip and fall protection during exterior groundwork and construction
Prevention of exposure to chemicals from leaks / spills
Dust control to keep particulates out of airways
Air quality associated with equipment emissions
Erosion and sedimentation control
Noise Exposure
The employer must have an annual training program for workers exposed to noise at or above an eight-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels and follow PPE standards.
Presenter tips
Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level and confidence will be higher if you know your topic.
Discuss related tasks, work areas or events that make the Toolbox Talk relevant to your job site.
Involve the workers by asking questions and input that drives discussion.
Questions for Discussion
Why is this important?
Which trades require participation? How long is it in effect?
What equipment & materials are involved? How is it communicated & monitored?
How is it measured & reported?
