Safe Worksite Layout

A safe worksite layout can help improve safety conditions as well as reduce musculoskeletal disorders manual material handling.


Risks Addressed:

Traffic safety, material handling, electrical safety, fire safety, struck by and caught in hazards that occur in construction work.


How Risks are Reduced:

Many accidents result from the unplanned interaction of people, machines, and materials. Careful location planning allows these interactions to be controlled and highlights any potential problem areas.

Availability

Sophisticated software programs are available for planning large jobs.  For the typical small job, graph paper and a ruler may be sufficient.  Site layout plans may need to be revised as the job progresses, but initial plans should anticipate predictable changes.  Also consider ANSI A 10.1 standard on planning for safety.  For more recommendations and tips, click 'Leave Mobi page to view full details' below.