Exceeding standards in structural safety
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🛠️ SAFETY PLAN
PROJECT: Apartment Stairway Structural Repairs
LOCATION: 2318 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
START DATE: August 11, 2025
ESTIMATED DURATION: 6–8 Weeks
PREPARED BY: On-Site Solutions LLC
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SCOPE OF WORK
• Demolition and removal of damaged stair treads and/or stringers
• Structural framing and installation of replacement stairs (steel or concrete)
• Fabrication and installation of handrails and guardrails
• Resident egress coordination and temporary access management
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SITE-SPECIFIC HAZARDS
• Falls from height
• Falling tools or materials
• Structural instability during demolition
• Trip hazards and cluttered pathways
• Noise exposure from power tools and generators
• Temporary egress limitations for residents
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CONTROL MEASURES & SAFETY PROCEDURES
Fall Protection (WAC 296-880)
• Required above 6 feet in construction
• Guardrails, PFAS (harness/lanyard), and fall restraint required
• Anchor points must support 5,000 lbs minimum
• Site-specific Fall Protection Plan kept on-site
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hard hats
• High-visibility vests
• Safety glasses
• Work gloves
• Steel-toe boots
• Hearing protection (as needed)
Temporary Egress
• Maintain clearly marked, unobstructed exit paths
• Comply with WAC 296-800-310 (lighting, signage)
• Written notice to residents of any changes or closures
Scaffolding & Ladders (WAC 296-874 & 296-876)
• Qualified personnel to erect scaffolding
• Daily inspections of ladders and scaffolds
• Use ladders only on stable, level ground
• 3-point contact maintained at all times
Dust & Debris Control
• Tarp and barrier systems around active work zones
• End-of-day cleanup required
• Use chutes for debris removal from heights
Tool & Equipment Safety
• All tools inspected daily and have guards in place
• GFCIs required for all power tools
• Electrical cords kept out of walkways and marked clearly
Resident & Public Safety
• Install physical barriers (fencing, caution tape)
• Post multilingual (English/Spanish) warning signage
• Keep materials clear of walkways and entry points
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
First Aid Kit Location: Apartment 11
Emergency Services: Call 911
Site Supervisor: Galen Fisher – 425.472.2320
Safety Officer: Katherine Harrison – 425.472.4276 / contact@onsitesolutionspnw.com
Nearest Hospital (Trauma & Emergency):
Harborview Medical Center
325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
206 744 3000
• All injuries must be reported immediately
• Evacuate if structural failure, fire, or gas leak occurs
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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• Site-specific safety orientation
• Fall protection training (WAC 296-880)
• Ladder safety awareness (WAC 296-876)
• PPE use and limitations
• Emergency procedures
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DAILY SAFETY MEETINGS (TOOLBOX TALKS)
• Conducted daily before work begins
• Topics: site hazards, schedule changes, equipment issues, resident access
• Sign-in sheet required for documentation
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INCIDENT REPORTING
• All incidents and near-misses reported to Safety Officer
• Incident report completed within 24 hours
• Root cause analysis and corrective action required
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SITE INSPECTIONS
• Daily safety review by Site Supervisor (Galen Fisher)
• Weekly site audit by Safety Officer (Katherine Harrison)
• All violations documented; corrective actions tracked
