Construction Safety

All Construction Work:

• The Longwood Project Manager is either:
  • assigned by Longwood Capital Design and Construction Department
  • A Trade Shop Supervisor for Facilities Management or the Longwood supervisor who contracted the work to be done.
• Potential or predicted impacts to the Longwood University community (roads blocked, power or water outages, etc. …) must be communicated to the Longwood Project Manager as early as reasonably possible.
• Silica Dust – Creation of airborne respirable silica dust that enters public space must be less than 50 micrograms per cubic meter

Outside of an established construction fence on University owned or operated property:

• All overhead work must prevent falling objects from striking people below the work
• All work shall be coordinated through the Longwood Project Manager
• All work shall be in accordance with Longwood University policies and procedures to include:
• Hot Work Permits – Permits are issued by EH&S
• Confined Space Entry – Confined Space Entry Paperwork must be available for review
• Waterhoses and electrical cords crossing walkways must be covered to prevent tripping
• Vehicles – Any backing-up, or other movement where the vehicle operator can’t directly view their path, must use watchers who are in communication with the vehicle operator
• Smoking and Vaping – Smoking (including vaping) is restricted to designated smoking areas
• Any excavation must be surrounded by warning tape

Inside of an established construction fence:

• The contractor has sole responsibility for the safety of the site
• The contractor is responsible for establishing procedures and policies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• EH&S has the right to stop work if an immediately dangerous to life or health situation exists. Should EH&S observe questionable work practices, they will report the incident to the Longwood Project Manager, who in-turn will report the work practice to the project's Job Superintendent so they are aware of the situation and can take action as they deem necessary.
• Work that creates an impact outside of the established construction fence shall be coordinated through the Longwood Project Manager to ensure the safety of people outside the fence
• Pedestrian routing and safety plans must be coordinated with the Longwood Project Manager and EH&S for the duration of the project.