Construction EHS Accreditation

(Environmental, Health And Safety)

Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, and/or repair.

Construction workers are engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, exposure to silica dust, and asbestos.

By obtaining Construction EHS Accreditation, you send a message to the community and your workers about the importance of keeping your community and workers safe.

Benefits of EHS Accreditation:

• Demonstrates professionalism
• Confidence in meeting deadlines
• Reduces operating costs
• Participation with professional group

Four Parts to Construction EHS Accreditation:

1. Environmental

(addresses issues that protect the community)

• Waste Management
• (ordinary, hazardous)
• Flammable / Chemical Storage
• Air Contaminates
• Sanitation

2. Health

(addresses issues that protects from illnesses)

• Vibration
• Noise
• Radiation
• Hazard Communication
• Hazardous Atmospheres
• Respiratory Protection
• Ergonomics

3. Safety

(addresses issues that protect from injury)

• Walking, Working Surfaces
• Fire and Other Emergencies
• Life Safety
• Electrical Work Practices
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Excavations
• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Safety Color Coding
• Accident Prevention Signs / Tags
• Hand and Portable Power Tools
• Construction Equipment

4. Administrative

(addresses management control measures)

• Licensure
• Regulatory Agencies
• Injury and Illness Prevention Plan

Construction EHS Accreditation process:

1. Application

(Company submits an application and an EHS Manager is assigned to work with the company)

2. Baseline Audit

(The company submits copies of their injury and illness prevention plan or similar program and relevant EHS material)

3. Management Education

(An EHS Injury and Illness Prevention Plan is developed for the company and the EHS Manager conducts management education addressing the issues covered in the Construction EHS Accreditation process and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan)

4. Survey Team

(Within 45 days following the management education, a two-person Construction EHS Survey Team will arrive at a construction site unannounced to conduct a compliance audit [3 site inspections required] based on the EHS Injury and Illness Prevention Plan provided the company and submit a recommendation)

5. Awarding Accreditation

(Upon reviewing the EHS Manger and EHS Survey Team findings, the Construction EHS Accreditation Review Committee will make the final decision granting Construction EHS Accreditation)

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