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The OSHA Safety Calculator helps contractors and safety managers determine safety staffing requirements and compliance needs for construction sites. Calculate required safety personnel, equipment, and compliance measures based on crew size, work height, and task type.
OSHA requires specific safety measures based on site conditions, crew size, and work activities. The calculator identifies requirements for competent persons, safety officers, fall protection, and safety equipment to ensure code-compliant job sites.
Enter crew size, work height, task type, and site duration to determine safety staffing requirements, fall protection needs, and safety equipment quantities. The tool helps plan for OSHA compliance and ensures adequate safety resources for construction operations.
Features
Everything you need
- Safety staffing requirements
- Fall protection determination
- Safety equipment calculations
- Task-specific requirements
- Competent person identification
- First aid requirements
- OSHA compliance checking
How it works
Simple workflow
- 1Enter crew size and work height
- 2Select task type
- 3Specify site duration
- 4Review safety staffing requirements
- 5See required safety equipment
Use cases
Built for real-world scenarios
Safety planning
Plan safety staffing and equipment needs for construction projects.
OSHA compliance
Verify job sites meet OSHA safety requirements for personnel and equipment.
Cost estimation
Estimate safety equipment and staffing costs for project budgets.
Site setup
Identify required safety measures during project planning and site setup.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
OSHA requires competent person for: Work over 6 ft height, excavation work, scaffold erection, and other high-hazard activities. Competent person must be trained and authorized to identify hazards.
Fall protection required at 6 ft height: Guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems. Over 15 ft typically requires personal fall arrest. Over 25 ft may require rescue plans.
OSHA requires safety officer when: Crew size exceeds 25 workers, or site duration exceeds 60 days. Larger sites may require multiple safety officers based on complexity.
Basic: Hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses, steel-toe boots. Task-specific: Fall protection (over 6 ft), respiratory protection (dust/fumes), hearing protection (noise), and first aid kits.
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