KEY QUESTIONS

RESOURCES TO HELP

1. Since developing the bid, have changes been made to the materials to be used, or how they will be stored, lifted or moved?
2. Which of your employees will be responsible for coordinating when and where materials will be delivered and stored? Who do they need to be in contact with (supplier, general contractor, other trades, foreman)?
3. Which of your employees will be responsible for making sure lifting equipment will be available for lifting and moving loads weighing 50 pounds or more?
4. Do your supervisory personnel (foreman, etc.) and workers need training on how to use the lifting equipment, safe lifting practices to manually lift loads, and how to talk about safety? If yes, how will they be trained, who will be responsible, and where and when will the training take place?

TIP: Ask your employees for their ideas on how to improve manual materials handling to avoid injuries and improve productivity.

Planning Resources:

• Pre-Job Checklist
• Weights of common building materials
• Storage options for materials
• Lifting equipment options
• Manual Materials Handling Workbook — Worksheet #2 can help you refine your plan for how materials will be lifted and moved before work begins.
• BBP – Creating a Contractor Ergonomics Program to Reduce Soft Tissue Injuries Among Construction Workers

Training Resources:

• BBP – Comprehensive Ergonomics Training for Workers
• App for Planning Tool and Training and Coaching Resources
• Lift Coach Games
• Materials Handling Infographics
• Safety Leadership (key scenarios to focus on – Introduction; “Gimme Space”; “Do We Have To?”; “Fritz’s Shortcut”)