Construction Phase

                 During the construction phase, two safety related activities take place. Change orders are reviewed to ensure changes do not degrade safety features already incorporated in the design. Successful execution is dependent on disciplined configuration control. 
                The final step before the user takes control of the facility is the occupancy inspection. This inspection verifies the presence of critical safety features incorporated into the design. The use of a hazard tracking system can facilitate the final safety assessment.
             This review may identify safety features that might otherwise be overlooked during the inspection. A Hazard Tracking Log can generate a checklist for safety items that should be part of this inspection. 
            The results of the occupancy inspection can serve as a measure of the effectiveness of the SSPP. Any hazards discovered during the inspection will fall into one of two categories. A hazard that was previously identified and the corrective action to be taken to control the determined hazard, or a hazard not previously identified requiring further action. Items falling in this second category can be used to measure the effectiveness of the SSPP for a particular facility. 

 SSPP tasks appropriate for the construction phase are as follow: 

 • Ensure the application of all relevant building safety codes.
• Conduct hazard analyses to determine safety requirements. 
• Review equipment installation, operation, and maintenance plans to make sure all design and procedural safety requirements have been met. 
• Continue updating the hazard correction tracking begun during the design phases. 
            Evaluate accidents or other losses to determine if they were the result of safety deficiencies or oversight. 

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