Construction Safety Manual Programs
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 2
PS&M can create a full safety manual or develop targeted, stand-alone programs to close specific gaps. Content is aligned to your role on projects—general contractor, subcontractor, or specialty trade—so it reflects your responsibilities and exposure.
Programs for General Contractors
Example program areas include:
Administration and Management of Safety
Aerial Lift Safety
Asbestos and Lead Awareness
Chemical and Hazardous Material Handling
Compressed Gas Safety
Concrete and Masonry
Confined Space Entry
Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO)
Crane and Derrick Safety
Crystalline Silica
Demolition Operations Safety
Electrical Safety
Emergency Action Plan / Fire Prevention
Ergonomics
Fall Protection and Prevention
Fatigue Management Plan
Fire Protection and Prevention
Flammable Liquids
Fleet Safety and Management
Hand and Power Tools
Hazard Communication
Heavy Earthmoving Equipment
Housekeeping and Worksite Sanitation
Laser and Radiation Safety
Manual Material Handling
Material Handling and Cranes
Noise Control
OSHA Recordkeeping
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Powered Industrial Trucks
Process Safety Management (as applicable)
Project Safety Planning and Management
Public Safety Adjacent to Construction
Regulatory Inspection Procedure
Respiratory Protection
Rigging and Material Handling
Safety Communication and Training
Scaffolding Safety
Shop Safety
Site Safety Auditing
Stairway and Ladder Safety
Steel Erection
Subcontractor Management Plan
Temperature Extremes
Trenching and Excavation
Violence in the Workplace
Welding/Cutting/Hot Work
Working in the Roadway
Working Outdoors
Programs for Subcontractors and Specialty Trades
Example program areas include:
Aerial Lift Safety
Asbestos and Lead Awareness
Chemical and Hazardous Material Handling
Confined Space Entry
Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO)
Electrical Safety
Emergency Action Plan
Excavation and Trenching Safety
Fall Protection and Prevention
Fire Protection and Prevention
First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens
Hand and Power Tools
Hazard Communication
Housekeeping and Worksite Sanitation
Laser and Radiation Safety
OSHA Recordkeeping
Personal Protective Equipment
Powered Industrial Trucks
Regulatory Inspection Procedures
Respiratory Protection
Rigging and Material Handling
Scaffolding Safety
Site Safety Auditing
Stairway and Ladder Safety
Welding/Cutting/Hot Work
Universal Programs Available
These can be integrated into construction manuals or provided as standalone programs where needed:
Abrasive Blasting and Power Washing
Chemical Hygiene Program
Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO)
DOT Commercial Driver’s License Program
DOT-Regulated CDL Fleet Safety Program
Fire Protection and Prevention
How to Use the Safety and Health Program
Incident Investigation
Noise Control
Office Safety and Health
Pressure Vessel Safety
Safety and Health Committee
Safety and Health Management
Substance Abuse Policy
Temporary Workers
Workplace Violence
How a PS&M Construction Safety Manual Protects Your Company
A PS&M manual is designed as both a safety roadmap and a risk management tool:
Helps demonstrate compliance efforts in the event of inspections, audits, or claims
Supports better project outcomes by clarifying roles, responsibilities, and expectations
Reduces administrative burden with organized, ready-to-use forms and procedures
Strengthens your position with owners, insurers, and prequalification systems by showing a mature, documented safety program
Build the Safety Foundation Your Company Needs
A well-structured, customized safety manual is one of the most important investments a construction company can make—for protecting people in the field and protecting the business when it matters most. Contact Professional Safety & Management today to discuss your safety manual needs or request a custom program designed for your construction operations
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