Safety is a core value at Landmark Builders, Inc. We believe that observing these rules serves as the foundation for creating an injury and illness free workplace.

Safety rules will be available in the site project office or jobsite trailer for review by Landmark Builders’ employees and subcontractors. If you have any questions, please direct them to the Project Superintendent. Additionally, all subcontractors are required to attend Landmark Builders’ safety orientation, which covers these rules. Subcontractors must adhere to OSHA regulations and the Landmark Builders Safety Program. The rules listed below provide a summary of the Landmark Builders Safety Program. For the complete program, you can obtain a copy from the Superintendent.

1.     No One Under the Age of 18: No one under the age of eighteen will be allowed on a jobsite unless accompanied by the Superintendent or are part of pre-approved tour group.

2.     Incident Reporting: Report all incidents, including injuries, near misses, property damage, or unsafe conditions to the Superintendent for investigation and corrective action.

3.     Caution and Danger Tape: Yellow caution/barrier tape indicates that workers should be aware of hazards in the area. Red danger tape signifies that work is taking place above, material is being handled, or open holes/trenches are present. These boundaries must not be crossed. Contact the project Superintendent or the subcontractor’s foreman if access is needed.

4.     Traffic Control: Workers responsible for directing traffic must wear reflective, high-visibility vests and carry directional signs with “Stop” on one side and “Slow” on the other.

5.     Substance Use: No one will be allowed on the jobsite while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Violators will be immediately discharged. Do not permit individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol to drive themselves.

6.     Housekeeping: Work areas must be cleaned at the end of each workday, or at the discretion of the Superintendent.

7.     No Music Devices and Earbuds: The use of music devices, radios or earbuds is prohibited on Landmark Builders’ jobsites while working.

8.     Impalement Hazards: Any rebar or conduit that could potentially impale a worker must be protected with rebar caps. Horizontal rebar that presents an impalement hazard must also be capped.

9.     Signs and Posters: All jobsite signs and posters providing information or warnings must be observed and followed.

10.  No Horseplay: Horseplay, fighting, or wrestling is prohibited.

1.              Evacuation Alert: In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation from the building or site, the Superintendent will promptly alert all workers on the jobsite with three short blasts of an airhorn or other designated method.

2.              Rally Point: The designated rally point for evacuation on this project jobsite is: ___________________

3.              First Aid: All subcontractors are required to keep First Aid kits or supplies on site. Landmark Builders also maintains a First Aid kit and with a bloodborne pathogens clean-up/disposal kit.

4.              Fire Extinguishers: Fire extinguishers are strategically placed throughout the project jobsite and mounted visibly and should not obstructed by materials or equipment.

5.              Emergency Contacts: Each subcontractor will maintain a list of emergency response contacts.

1.              Subcontractor Training: Subcontractor employees must receive training from their employer on OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard and the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) to understand the hazards associated with chemicals they may use or encounter on the job.

2.              Chemical Inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Each subcontractor is responsible for providing an inventory of all chemical substances brought onto the site. The most current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for these materials must be available.

3.              Proper Labeling: All chemical substances must have a label from the manufacturer or an appropriate substitute label. These labels should clearly state the identity of the material, potential hazards, and appropriate safety precautions.

1. 100% Fall Protection Required: When working at heights of 6’ or more, workers must be protected from falling. The only exception is when using ladders correctly.
2.     Accessing the Roof or Building with an Aerial Lift: Workers accessing the roof or building from an aerial work platform must use a method that utilizes 100% fall protection.

3.     Personal Fall Protection Required in Lifts: Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) are required when moving and working in any mobile elevated work platform (MEWP), including boom lifts, scissor lifts, man lifts, and any platform attached to the forks/mast of a forklift. The user is responsible for selecting and using the proper type of PFAS for the lift in operation.

4.     Prohibited Tying Off Points: Tying off to perimeter safety cables, mid-rails of lifts, or wooden guardrails is prohibited.

5.     Lanyard Usage: Lanyards should not be looped around objects and back to themselves unless specifically designed for such use. Instead, consider using beam clamps, safety straps, or other approved fall protection devices.

6.     Warning Lines: When work is taking place on the roof by any subcontractor, a warning line must in be place and maintained. Work outside the warning line must utilize a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).

1.     Daily Inspection by Competent Person: A competent person will inspect trenches and excavations daily and after every weather event. Landmark Builders’ daily trench inspection checklist (Form J) or a similar form provided by subcontractors, must be completed and submitted before workers can enter any trench or excavation.

2.     Protective Systems: Trenches or excavations 5 feet or more in depth will have a protective system installed. In shallower trenches, evidence of a cave-in or unstable soil may require a protective system.

3.     Ladders and Ramps for Access: When an excavation reaches 4 feet or more in depth, ladders or ramps will be provided. Ladders must be within 25 feet of any worker in the excavation. Additionally, ladders should be located inside the trench box, shoring, or other protective devices when used.

4.     Identification and Barricading: Trenches, excavations, and holes will be clearly identified or barricaded. Caution or danger tape, or similar measures at the discretion of the Superintendent, will be used where pedestrian and/or equipment traffic is anticipated.

1. Daily Inspection by Competent Person: Scaffolds will be inspected daily by a competent person (Form K). Landmark Builders’ scaffold inspection process, including tagging of scaffolds and completion of checklists by subcontractors using or bringing equipment on-site, must be followed. (Note: Excludes narrow rolling Baker scaffolds.)
2. Baker Scaffolds: Baker scaffolds must have their casters or wheels locked while in use. When a second scaffold vertical platform is added (“buck”), guardrails will be installed.

1. Extension Ladders: All extension ladders must extend at least 36 inches above the landing and secured to prevent slipping or movement.
2. Step Ladders: Step ladders should be used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Unless specifically built or labeled as a Lean Safe ladder (or similar designation), step ladders should not be folded and leaned for use. The top two rungs should not be used as steps. Users must always face the ladder while ascending or descending and should never straddle or sit on ladders.
3. Capacity, Type & Safety Labeling: Manufacturer-supplied labels or suitable replacements must be clearly visible and legible on the siderails of the ladder.
4. Maintenance and Safety: Ladders with damaged rungs or side rails must be taken out of service.

1. Operator Training: Workers operating fork trucks, aerial work platforms/boom lifts, or scissor lifts must be trained and able to provide proof of such training before operation.
2. Fall Protection: When working in or moving an aerial lift, scissor lift, man-lift, or platforms attached to the forks of a forklift, a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) must be used.

1. Hard Hats and Proper Work Attire: Hard hats and proper work attire, including sleeved shirts, long pants, and work shoes or boots (tennis shoes or sandals are not allowed) are required on site.
2. Eye and Face Protection: When using equipment such as grinders, masonry saws, gas-powered saws, chop saws, or chipping/jack hammers, workers must wear safety glasses with a face shield. Face shields and welding shields should be used in conjunction with a hard hat. Clear safety glasses will be worn in all interior environments when required by the site Superintendent.
3. Respiratory Protection: Workers exposed to harmful dust vapors, or fumes must wear proper respiratory protection.
4. Hearing Protection: Subcontractors creating or exposed to excessive noise levels should wear hearing protection.
5. High Visibility Outerwear: High visibility outerwear is recommended and required to be worn during certain times determined by the Superintendent. (low light interiors, working around earth-moving or mobile lift equipment, early morning concrete pours, etc.)

1. Extension Cord Standards: Extension cords must be 14 gauge or larger, protected from damage and be three wire grounded type “heavy duty” with an S, SO, SJ, ST or SJO rating. Cords with damaged outer sheaths or missing ground prongs will be taken out of service immediately.
2. Grounding and GFCI Protection: Tools and equipment will be grounded or double insulated using ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). All temporary 120-volt, 15 and 20 amp receptacle outlets will have GFCI protection. During construction, an extension cord plugged into an existing building outlet (building power) requires the use of a portable ground fault circuit interrupter. Regular inspections of GFCI receptacles, including portable units, will follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Appropriate Electrical Tools and Equipment: Electrical tools and equipment must be appropriate for the construction environment. Equipment or tools that are not UL (or similar) listed, labeled, or approved will be removed. Items labeled “Household Use Only,” such as microwaves or coffee makers, are not permitted in the construction environment.
4. Do Not Block or Obstruct Electrical or Emergency Equipment: Material or equipment must not block or obstruct electrical panels, exit doors, emergency eye wash stations, or fire extinguishers.
5. Lockout-Tagout Procedures: Subcontractors will follow lockout-tagout or energy control procedures during work, start-up, shut-down and commissioning work.

1. Torch Safety: Ensure that all torches are kept in proper working order and equipped with flashback preventors.
2. Gas Cylinder Storage: Welding gases and compressed gas cylinders must be stored upright and secured with a chain or similar restraint. Oxygen and fuel gas cylinders should be stored at least 20 feet apart.
3. Hot Work Permits and Fire Watch: A hot work permit is required to be used by the subcontractor. After completing a hot work task, a 30-minute fire watch is required.

1. Rigging Inspections: Before any lift involving cranes, forklifts, etc., conduct thorough rigging inspections. Defective rigging must be tagged and removed from service.
2. Tag Lines for Lifts: Use tag lines on all lifts, except for concrete buckets.
3. Crane Operator Certifications: Operator certification must be submitted before starting work.
4. Recent Crane Inspection: The crane’s most recent inspection report, conducted within the past year, must be submitted before mobilization.
5. Lift Planning: Prior to mobilization, a detailed lift plan must be submitted to the Project Manager. Required information includes the lift radius of the crane or boom, weight to be lifted, and crane capacity.

1. Equipment and Fire Extinguishers: All mobile equipment must have a fire extinguisher attached or located within 20 feet.
2. No Smoking in Hazardous Areas: Smoking is prohibited in any areas where fuel is stored, combustible material is present or any other area that presents a hazard as deemed necessary by the project Superintendent.
3. Good Housekeeping Practices: To reduce fire and, slip, trip & fall hazards, clean your work area daily. The site Superintendent may adjust the frequency at their discretion.
4. Safe Fuel Containers: Only DOT approved fuel containers with a flash arresting screen and a self-closing lid are allowed on site.

1. Damaged or Defective Tools: Damaged or defective hand or power tools must be removed from use.
2. Proper Use of Powder Actuated Tools: Subcontractors must be trained and provide proof of training. Eye protection is mandatory when using power actuated tools. Loaded tools may not be left unattended. Used loads or misfires should be placed in water. Unfired cartridges must be disposed of according to the manufacturer’s specific recommendations.
3. Appropriate Tool Selection and Maintenance: Workers must use proper tools for each task. Regularly inspect and maintain tools to ensure safe operating conditions.

1. No Unauthorized Entry: Workers are not permitted to enter confined spaces without prior authorization, training, proper equipment and a review of the space.

1. Training and Certification: Before operating any heavy equipment, proper training and certification are required.
2. Inspection & Maintenance: Heavy equipment must be inspected before daily use. Regular maintenance should be conducted based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.
3. Safety Features: Backup alarms, parking brakes, seat belts, horns, and lights will be operational, if original to the equipment.
4. Cellphone Usage: The use of cellphones is strictly prohibited while heavy machinery is in motion on the project jobsite.

1.     Regulated Areas: Workers may not eat, drink, smoke, chew tobacco or gum in areas where exposure to silica exceeds the permissible exposure limit (PEL).

2.     Dust Control Methods: To minimize airborne silica, effective dust collection methods must be used. These methods may include using HEPA vacuums or integrated water delivery systems (refer to 1926.1153, C, Table 1). Either method should minimize the release of visible dust.

3.     Compressed Air: Compressed air should never be used to remove silica from surfaces unless a ventilation system captures the airborne dust.

1.     Establishment: Hoisting areas will be designated for placing materials, tools, and equipment onto other floors, mezzanines, or roofs. This also applies to removing tools, equipment and trash from the roof, floor or mezzanine.

2.     Safety Measures: Caution tape, chains, or substantial barricades will secure hoisting areas, preventing unauthorized access.

3.     Fall Protection: Workers inside hoisting areas will utilize 100% fall protection.

• Subcontractor Employees Only
o Landmark Builders reserves the authority to remove subcontractor employees from project sites due to safety violations or challenges to the Landmark Safety Policy.
o Consequences may include being banned from working on all current and future Landmark projects.

 

Disciplinary Protocol:

1st Offense: A verbal warning will be issued and documented in the daily report.
2nd Offense: The employee must complete Landmark Form G, which will be signed and copied.
3rd Offense: Dismissal from the jobsite for 3 days, with documentation in the daily report.
4th Offense: Permanent removal from the jobsite, potentially leading to removal from all Landmark jobs.

By signing this form, I hereby agree to:

Abide by the Safety Rules and Regulations: I commit to always following the safety rules and regulations outlined above.
Report and Correct Unsafe Conditions: I will promptly report and/or correct any unsafe conditions encountered during my work.
Acknowledgment of Safety Rules & Regulations: I understand that I have been provided with access to a printed copy of Landmark’s Safety Rules & Regulations.
Emergency Action Plan Awareness: I am aware of Landmark Builders’ Emergency action plan.
Project-Specific Procedures: I have reviewed the specific safety procedures relevant to my project jobsite.