The University of Michigan places the highest priority on safety, and is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all that attend, visit and work at U-M. This includes construction contractors and their respective work forces. Safety is an essential component of construction work, and it is a key contractual responsibility for those managing and performing such work. The University of Michigan’s goal is zero injuries on construction projects. Effective contractor safety programs align with this goal by assisting contractors to systematically identify and evaluate anticipated hazards in order to establish controls in advance and prevent accidents. Interactions developed through these programs also bring collateral benefits in the form of increased safety awareness, improved communication, documentation and cost savings.
Construction Safety Guidelines
Past Versions
- September 1, 2015
- January 1, 2014
- January 3, 2012
- February 18, 2011
- August 25, 2010
- June 1, 2010
- March 12, 2010
Construction Contractor Safety Recognition Program
- Construction Contractor Safety Recognition Program
- Construction Contractor Safety Recognition Program Awardees
Construction Safety Events
- All Hands Safety Meeting May 30, 2018
- All Hands Safety Meeting May 10, 2017
- All Hands Safety Meeting March 22, 2016
- 2015 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
- 2014 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Forms
MIOSHA Recognition Programs and Partnership Projects
- Recognition Programs
- Michigan Voluntary Protection Program for Construction (MVPPC) Star Award – Couzens Hall – August 25, 2010
- Michigan Voluntary Protection Program for Construction (MVPPC) Continued Star Award – Alice Lloyd Hall – September 16, 2011
- Additional Projects for Walbridge MVPPC
- East Quad Renovation – May 2012
- Lawyers Club Renovation – May 2012
- Wall Street Parking Structure – June 2013
- Munger Graduate Residence Hall – September 2013
- West Quad Renovation – May 2014
- Ross School of Business – July 2014
- Partnerships
- MIOSHA Partnership – Granger Construction Company – University of Michigan Stephen M Ross Athletics South Competition and Performance Project – June 7, 2016
- MIOSHA Partnership – Barton Malow Company, Building Trades, Contractors and MIOSHA – C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voiglander Women’s Project – December 3, 2010
- MIOSHA Partnership – Granger Construction Company – University of Michigan G.G. Brown College of Engineering Renovation – July 14, 2014
Construction Safety Links
Projects involving the disturbance of asbestos or lead-containing materials or other hazardous materials are reviewed by OSEH staff working closely with Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) engineers and architects who design the projects. Monitoring is conducted as necessary during project work to ensure safety of University staff and students as well as contractor safety. Asbestos work in particular is regulated very closely with continuous oversight by consultants managed through IH&S, in cooperation with AEC. All matters related to asbestos in buildings are addressed in the University Asbestos Management Plan.