2013 Pile Driving Safety Presentation

Introductions Bryan Stone Safety Manager Graduated from FSU in 1997 13 years experience OTI 502 certified Member National Safety Council Dean Sims II VP Marketing Sims Crane 15 Years of Experience BA in Philosophy, BBA in Business Entrepreneurship Reviews Contracts for Liability and Risk Management Rebranded company thru marketing with a focus on safety.

Our History Founded in 1938 in Gary, IN by Largura Family. Initial work focused on masonry. The company erected many landmark structures in Gary and the surrounding area. Superior enters its 75 th year as a fourth generation, family owned and operated company. The company s longevity is primarily due to a strong commitment to safety, service and quality.

Our History Gary National Bank

Our History Rockford, Illinois Post Office

Heading South Southeast division started in 1985 in Jacksonville, Florida. Primary focus in Southeast is on highway and bridge construction. Dozens of projects completed for clients such as: Florida Department of Transportation Jacksonville Transportation Authority Jacksonville Port Authority City of Jacksonville

Past Projects US 1 & Nocatee Interchange

Past Projects State Road 9A & JTB Interchange

Past Projects Beach Blvd over the Intercostal Waterway

Current Projects Blount Island Marine Terminal @ JAXPORT

Current Projects Main Street @ Trout River

Current Projects State Road 9B from I95 to US1

What Drives Safety? Management Supervisors Safety Culture Safety Department Field Employees

Safety Matrix 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013* Recordable Injuries 22 16 15 13 5 4 Lost Time Injuries 4 3 2 0 0 0 Days Lost 233 15 13 0 0 0 Manhours 852,199 714,753 541,874 469,369 523,704 374,919 Incident Rate 5.16 4.48 5.53 5.53 1.91 2.13 Superior has worked 1,587,899 Hours without a lost time injury.

Pile Driving Safety

Site Setup Ensure surveyors have laid out and marked the work area. Level the ground for proper crane set up. Establish the best routes for delivery and staging of pile and equipment. This could include a review of the MOT plans for proper lane closures. Communicate with trucking company about staging and timing of delivery. Be aware of overhead obstructions including powerlines.

Site Setup

Off Loading Pile Establish an efficient and logical route for the piles to be delivered to site. Stage the trucks, to minimize distraction in the work zone and to allow for greater visibility. Ensure crew members are communicating when unchaining pile. Avoid pinch points and use good fitting work gloves. Inspect rigging and ensure proper capacity for anticipated load. Secure tag line.

Off Loading Pile

Template Erection Typically we use a two- stage template. Ensure crew members are properly trained in fall protection and are qualified to operate an aerial lift. Set up fall protection system on ground. A variety of exposures are encountered when constructing the template. Cutting and welding Fall protection Suspended loads Vibratory power packs Proper rigging techniques

Template Erection

Predrilling Critical to establish utility locates and/or soil boring results to determine area to be drilled. Typically an auger drill encased in leads is used. Jetting could be an alternative Inspect auger for signs of cracking and or loose members. Be prepared to remove spoils and instruct crew members to use caution near the opened holes.

Predrilling

Standing the Pile Establish and review hand signals prior to start. Your pile should be set up on adequate dunnage. Inspect all rigging to be used from attachment point to load. Eliminate slack in rigging and use smooth and steady movements. Confirm a tag line is in place.

Standing the Pile

Pile Hammer Selection Diesel Hammer invented by Nazis in Germany. Important for the Contractor & Engineer to establish optimum hammer size for a job. Too small a hammer may not be able to drive the pile to the required capacity. Too large a hammer may damage the pile. Critical to inspect the hammer and ensure there are no structural defects. Tighten all bolts and connectors firmly. Check the rungs on the lead ladder to confirm they are not bent or cracked.

Pile Hammer Selection

Driving Opertaions Ensure there is a rope and rope grab on hammer leads. Provide proper PPE including ear protection. Maximize use of aerial lift to fuel hammer and swap out pile cushions. Monitor the hammer as it drives, be alert and look for falling particles. Operator and crew must effectively communicate.

Driving Operations

Pile Cushions Concrete piles require a pile cushion between the helmet and the pile lead Typically made of plywood, hardwood, plywood & hardwood composites, or other man-made materials Typical thickness 4 inches (min) to 12 inches or more

Pile Cushions Pile cushion deteriorating after 2,000 blows. New cushion is typically 8 inches, after 1400 blows it s down to 5.5 inches. Use caution when replacing cushions.

Pile Cushions

Employee Responsibility Some experts have suggested that nearly 85% of industrial accidents are behavior based. Engaging your employees is the best thing you can do for your safety program. Give them the knowledge and the equipment to keep them safe. A reduction in accidents can not only save money, but also gives your company a competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

What Keeps You Safe

Safety in Action

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