Hidden risks in the construction site
Explore hidden risks on construction sites from hearing loss to vibration injuries.
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Know When to Replace Your Safety Gloves
Construction workers should wear gloves to protect their hands. Look for these warning signs that your gloves need to be replaced when inspecting them before and after every shift.
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Watch Out for These Electrical Hazards in Your Construction Site
Tasks using electricity involve risks, including nerve damage, injury, and death. To protect yourself and your workers, be aware of these nine potential electrical hazards.
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5 key ways to protect your hands during construction work
Working construction can lead to debilitating hand injuries. Crews can use these safety tips to protect their hands when using potentially hazardous equipment.
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The most common construction eye injuries and how to prevent them
According to the CDC, around 2,000 U.S. workers sustain work-related eye injuries each day that need medical attention.
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Safely Perform a Lockout/Tagout on a Jobsite
The LO/TO process is designed to save lives. The construction industry is full of potentially hazardous equipment that can break down over time. Construction professionals should use this system every time a...
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How To Avoid OSHA’s “Focus 4” Construction Hazards
Managers and workers should learn about these four hazards and how they occur, so they can do everything they can to prevent them from occurring in the first place.
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Calculating Shock-Absorbing Lanyard Fall Clearance for Construction Workers
Employees working on elevated surfaces increase their risk of falls that could lead to injury and death. OSHA requires fall protection at heights more than six feet from the next work...
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Understanding and Using LEL Gas Monitors on a Construction Site
Odorless, colorless combustible gases can easily leak into the workplace without anyone realizing it.
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Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines
Your plan for awareness, protection & compliance with OSHA guidelines.
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Consider these qualities when selecting head protection for construction workers
Helmets and hard hats are an absolute must when working in construction sites, confined spaces, and other potentially hazardous environments.
