Pre-Construction Planning

Proper construction pre-planning can mean the difference between a job that comes in on time and under budget and one that negatively impacts your reputation as a contractor.  It can also mean the difference between a safe job and one that suffers serious accidents.  This course addresses many concepts that will assist in protecting workers, protecting the company and significantly assisting in compliance efforts.  In this 4-hour course, the instructor will provide a guide to be used in effective construction project pre-planning. 

Course Topics Include:

• Timing of the planning sessions/meetings
• Who should be involved in the planning process and when
• Multi-timed planning sessions
• Statistical analysis – Measures of success
• Motivation programs—Encourage a positive safety culture

Major items to consider:

• Estimating – Safety has a cost
• Safety management needs, strategies, policies and programs
• Site layout
• Sub-contractor requirements
• Specific and formal hazard identification and controls
• Site evaluation
• Emergency response

Who Should Attend?

• Project managers
• Project engineers – design, structural, electrical, civil, etc.
• Architects
• Superintendents
• Forman and Leads
• All safety personnel: directors, managers, officers, specialists

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