Construction Safety Standard
Construction safety standard for capital projects at Harvard
Construction Safety Standards and Resources
Summary
How to follow construction safety standards for all capital projects at Harvard, including exhibits, forms, and specifications.
Who is this for?
- Building and operations management.
- Harvard construction project managers.
- Service contractors and vendors bidding on or engaged in Harvard construction projects.
Harvard construction safety standards
Harvard construction project managers and service contractors and vendors enrolled in construction projects valued over $300,000 must follow Harvard construction safety standards.
- Contractors must review the entire Harvard Construction Safety Standard and understand all supplemental exhibit requirements that apply to their scope of work.
- Prioritize proactive safety planning during all construction phases to reduce risks and eliminate hazards for construction staff, the Harvard community, and the public.
If your project is valued at $300,000 or less, follow the Service Contractor Safety Guide.
Construction Safety Standard Checklist Form
Form to reference and identify selected requirements in the construction safety standard and exhibits
Construction safety standard resources
Environmental construction standard specifications for construction and renovation project contracts.
EHS support
Contact EHS for construction safety standard support, including:
- Contractor safety performance evaluations.
- Detailed reviews of high-risk activities.
- Developing project hazard analyses.
- Interpreting and implementing the Harvard Construction Safety Standard, including requesting Construction EHS Exhibit: Lead-Based Paint and Construction Standard Specification: Asbestos Abatement and Related Work.
- Pre-construction planning.
- Substance Abuse Prevention Program administration.