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Modular Home Site Preparation
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Foundation Safety Hazards
  • Fall hazards into and around the foundation.
  • Slip and trip hazards around the foundation die to poor worksite housekeeping and soil conditions.
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Site Preparation Safety Hazards
  • Stumps and rocks that could cause equipment rollover or employee tripping
  • Inspect banks and slopes for stability
  • Check overhead power lines


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Low Tree Limbs
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Site Preparation Safe Alternatives
  • Have the retailer or installer inspect the site.
  • Make sure the delivery truck is able to reach the site.
  • The site grading should have resulted in a home site that is as level as possible.
  • The area where the home will sit must be clear of trees, rocks, and other debris.
  • Construction debris should be cleaned up and removed from the site.
  • The soil must be graded and sloped away from the home for water runoff.
  • The backfill soil must be compacted.
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Site Preparation Review
  • The modular home site poses many hazards to the installers
  • These include:
    • Slip, trip and fall hazards
    • Over head hazards from tree limbs
    • Electrocution and fire hazards due to over head power lines
  • A pre set home site inspection addressing the above hazards can prevent unwanted injuries and accidents.