California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 4 - Construction Safety Orders
Appendix A - Labor Code Excerpts; Accident Prevention Program Ideas; Etc
Plate A-2 - Suggested Safety Program for Contractors General

1. Demonstrate your interest in safety by establishing a firm and positive accident prevention policy that includes the supplying of tangible items like hard hats, good ladders, first aid materials, and safety devices on equipment.

2. Provide that capable, responsible supervisors make regular inspections of all excavations, forms, scaffolds, stairs, ladders, structures, machinery, and equipment at frequent intervals; take immediate corrective measures to eliminate hazards directly under control of the employer, or report violations of Safety Orders and safe practices to the responsible employer.

3. Make certain that the foremen assume their share of the responsibility for accidents, and require a written report from them on each. Require that each report suggests a feasible means of avoiding future accidents of a similar nature.

4. Monthly, or more frequent, meetings of all foremen should be held under direction of the superintendent for a discussion of safety problems and accidents that have occurred. Have something specific ready for discussion, such as safety regulations, or any changes in equipment and methods that are to be adopted for safety reasons.

5. Display safety posters and warning signs. A sign indicating how many consecutive accident-free days have passed is often worthwhile.

6. Consider the advisability of posting a list of all foremen who have kept their crews accident free for a certain period of time.

7. Consider the advisability of establishing various forms of safety competition, including suitable rewards or recognition to individuals and crews with good records.

8. Require foremen to give individual safety instructions and orders, as needed, to new workers and those found to be working unsafely.

9. Consider the advisability of having the foremen call short "toolbox" or "tail-gate" safety meetings with their crews about once a week on the job, to emphasize some particular safety problem that needs special attention.

10. Keep track of your safety record and keep everyone posted as to progress. A graph or chart, indicating gains or losses, is good for this purpose.

11. Encourage safety suggestions from all workers and, if the suggestion cannot be followed promptly, explain why to the worker.

12. Consider the advisability of giving each worker a copy of certain important safety rules that they are expected to follow.

13. Arrange for frequent and regular field safety inspections.