Safety Policy & Procedure Manual
Section 100: General Safety
To ensure the safety of University personnel, students and the general public during construction projects.
Construction and renovation activities on campus performed by either outside contractors or University workers will be performed in a manner that prevents injuries and protects the environment.
Construction Safety Program
The Construction Safety program has been established to ensure the safety of University personnel, students and the general public is an integral part of all construction projects on campus.
The Construction Safety program applies to all demolition and construction projects at the main campus.
The intent of the Construction Safety program is to establish minimum requirements for work site isolation and to perform a safety review of projects that may generate dust, noise, and odors or may encounter hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead. The program includes notification and involvement of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) by outside contractors prior to the start of any construction project.
Construction safety requirements have been established that relate specifically to work performed on campus. EH&S will discuss these requirements with contractors along with a schedule of any necessary safety inspections. The construction safety requirements that apply to construction on campus are as follows: