Safety

Mobile Crane Planning and Safety Requirements

1. Purpose and Requirements

• Mobile cranes have a significant impact on University operations. To prevent incident(s) and to provide a safe and healthful environment to the Cornell Community the coordination, planning, and safety requirements identified in this procedure are to be utilized prior to the mobilization of a mobile crane on University property.

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Personal Protective Equipment on Construction Sites

1. Purpose

The following procedure establishes the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn by University employees and their visitors while on a construction site. PPE is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. The General Contractor may have additional PPE requirements such as steel-toed shoes or other procedures that need to be followed prior to entry. Coordinate all construction site visits with the project’s University Project Manager, Construction Manager, or equivalent.