Construction Safety Consultant in Syracuse New York

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In Syracuse, NY, Construction Safety Consultant services are provided by Great Lakes Environmental & Safety Consultants Inc. Construction, industrial, healthcare and local government departmental safety and regulatory compliance needs are being handled with our team of professionals on a daily basis.

Through our Syracuse office, Great Lakes Environmental & Safety Consultants is providing local Construction Safety Consultant services whenever and wherever the need arises.

Service: Construction Safety Consultant Syracuse NY

Whether you are in need of environmental or Safety Consulting on short notice, for on-going regulatory compliance support services, or for pro-active risk management services to integrate with your Syracuse New York region projects, our team of professionals is available for you. Always keeping in mind the importance of balance in business and economics, the Great Lakes Environmental team is known for developing regulatory compliance solutions that are technically sound and at the same time cost effective. Founded by Mr. Evan Casey, our teams of professionals pride themselves on a well deserved reputation among our clients for effectively completing large-scale projects with complex governmental agencies compliance issues, while allowing the client to confidently focus on their core business.

Construction Safety Consultant Syracuse New York Services

A partial listing of what we are currently providing to our clients, and are now offering as Syracuse NY Construction Safety Consultant services, includes:

• construction site safety management;
• air permitting;
• NFPA 70e compliance and consulting;
• occupational health and safety program development;
• air permitting;
• air/noise monitoring; health and safety mock compliance inspections and site surveys;
• employee training and written program development;
• indoor air quality assessments;
• industrial hygiene monitoring employee exposure assessments;
• ergonomic evaluations and program development;
• respiratory protection program development;
• respirator training and fit-testing;
• development of health wellness programs;
• state-funded safety and health training application preparation, execution and administration;
• periodic monitoring programs;
• safety-related culture change management programs;
• assist with DOL, EPA and OSHA compliance and mitigation cases.

Among our strengths, one we are particularly known for:

OSHA Compliance For the Construction Industry

Safety Consultants assist employers with their desire and responsibility to ensure that their jobsite work environment is as safe as possible. Employees and other personnel within the workplace need to be provided with protective equipment and safety information to be able to avoid harm to themselves. Besides that, workers need access to someone in the position of safety manager with whom they can consult and get their questions answered. An employer in the construction industry who is pro-active regarding workplace safety is not only protecting his or her employees and contractor personnel, but is also quite likely to be in compliance with the many applicable OSHA safety regulations.

Construction Site Safety Consultants in the Syracuse NY Area

By themselves being serious about workplace safety, managers and employers set a good example which increases the likelihood that employees’ attitudes will incline toward safety mindedness. By involving employees in an on-going workplace safety process, it has been seen to increase interest and compliance. Empowering employees on a shared or rotating basis to identify and correct minor issues, is often perceived as an affirmation of the employee’s importance. And when a bit more authority is given to a subordinate, they may also want to make an heightened effort to get the job done in order to earn the employer’s or manager’s respect and trust.

It perhaps goes without saying that it is better if employees are able to freely ask questions and voice concerns about workplace safety issues, without worrying about it having a negative impact on their jobs. The front line employees who are alert to potentially dangerous or costly situations, are often in a better position to see it than managers. Safety consultants recommend that employers be open to what workers have to say and let them know that their concern for safety is respected. So-called, “whistle blowers” are accorded significant protection in many states. If at any point it comes to your attention that a potentially hazardous condition exists, then your employees must be informed. Open lines of communication are important because safeguarding workers is a responsibility of the employer’s. Workplace hazards that are known must also be communicated to other companies and their employees who are on the work site. A workplace that is safe lessens this burden. The OSHA Workplace Poster, or one that is acceptable in your state, needs to be placed convenient and visible to employees.

Identify and Classify Hazards by Safety Consultants Syracuse New York

Identification of hazards to on-site personnel is accomplished by thorough evaluation of procedures, operations, equipment and facilities. Environmental conditions that must be quantified and monitored include but are not limited to: air quality, noise level, temperature, dusts, moisture, and electrical current. Time is to be allocated for regular worksite inspections. A habit is best developed for constant alertness to potential and actual unsafe conditions that may arise. If there is an accident, a serious investigation is called for. Identifying an accident’s cause and immediately beginning to take action to prevent its recurrence is prudent.

The need for specific personal protective equipment (PPE) is another step. Each worker’s tasks are evaluated for dangers that require PPE. A listing of the task and associated protective equipment is put together. Look carefully at the adequacy of the personal protective gear, consider also any other safety behaviors. The findings of this analysis are documented.

Control or Elimination of Hazards With Safety Consultants Syracuse NY

Inspect all tools and machines and ensure proper functionality as well as compliance with relevant equipment standards. It becomes a good habit when health and safety in the workplace are given regular attention. A jobsite really needs a process of daily cleaning up to protect workers from random debris.

Planning for Emergencies by Safety Consultants Syracuse

Have in place steps to take in the event of a jobsite emergency. A plan for emergency response is needed even if the location of the workplace changes frequently. In the event of an emergency, the plan and the priority of the responses need to by clear to all involved. For instance, an evacuation route for those injured. If your jobsite is in a new development area that the emergency response team may not have access too, have in a convenient location that is easily accessible by all employees. Use established landmarks and turn by turn directions. Have a list of all the jobsite emergency contact information including any pre-existing medical conditions and allergies that emergency personnel may need to know.

Training - Construction Safety Consultant Safety Consultants Syracuse New York

Business owners and their staff make sure that workers are trained to be able to recognize hazards and unsafe workplace conditions and know what to do about them. Bosses have to give training on safe work practices, safe machinery and equipment operation, as well as what constitutes unsafe working conditions. It can be life saving when workers are well versed on the safety implications of access ladders, stairways, confined space, and enclosed space entry hazards. Training and evidence of understand need to be documented.

OSHA Recordkeeping – Safety Consultants Syracuse, NY

Injuries, illnesses and fatalities that occur while on the job necessitate recoding and reporting procedures. This is otherwise known as the 300-log. Maintain medical records and exposure records for all employees and past employees. You must maintain all appropriate documents and tags for abatement purposes. There are significant penalties for failure to maintain these required documents.

This article touches on a complex and serious burden that employers must shoulder. And unfortunately, even perfect attention to workplace safety cannot prevent all on the job injuries. Maximizing safety, and therefore keeping to a minimum on the job injuries and job related fatalities, and at the same time being able to operate an efficient business is a balancing act that is probably best left to the professionals.

Please give me a call on my cell right now, at 716 863-2011, and we can get started on addressing your safety compliance or environmental compliance situation. Or use our contact tools in the upper right of this page.

Thank you for learning about Construction Safety Consultant with Great Lakes Environmental & Safety Consultants, 50 Ridge Road - Buffalo, New York 14218 – Phone # (716) 827-0700 – Fax # (716) 824-4734 and for visiting this, our Safety Consultants Syracuse NY website.

Evan J. Casey
President
Great Lakes Environmental & Safety Consultants, Inc.
50 Ridge Road
Buffalo, New York 14218
(716) 827-0700
Fax (716) 824-4734

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