Every single day, new technologies and equipment are being introduced into the marketplace. These technologies and equipment eventually make it to our workplaces.
It is important to fully understand these new tools before beginning work. Often new tasks and equipment are a source of injury on the job.
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Theft is a major concern for all companies. Construction companies especially deal with unique challenges in protecting themselves.
According to the National Equipment Register, construction jobsite theft costs the industry up to $1 billion each year.
It is important to consider the challenges of protecting a worksite from theft and take steps to prevent it from occurring.
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There are many different hazards on any single construction site. Dust can be one of them. Dust can cause a variety of issues from health concerns to physical hazards for workers who are exposed to it. It is important to understand the issues dust causes and what steps that should be taken to prevent its related hazards onsite.
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There are many injuries while using hand tools on the job. Most of these injuries occur from improper use, but there are also injuries that involve a tool that was broken or in need of repair.
What tool is being used will decide what needs to be inspected on it.
Common hand tools found on almost every job site and at home across the country are screwdrivers, hammers, chisels, and wrenches. This is not an all-inclusive list, but these are some of the most commonly used hand tools.
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Striking fixed objects with moving equipment or vehicles
is common on construction sites, and for occupations
such as delivery drivers.
Striking fixed objects is 100% avoidable if the proper
steps are taken to prevent these kinds of incidents.
It is important to take the time and energy to properly
eliminate or mitigate the chance that fixed objects are:
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Clothing & Safety
An important but often overlooked aspect of safety is what we decide to wear each day on the job. Safety rules, weather, type of work, hazards of the work, and many other factors weigh in on what type of clothing is optimal for the tasks being completed that day. It is vital to consider the impact clothing can have on safety at work.
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Heavy Equipment – “Two Major Hazards”
Heavy equipment such as cranes, bull dozers, front loaders, dump trucks, excavators, etc. are used on virtually every single construction site.
There are many hazards created by the use of this equipment for those who operate it and especially for those who work around the equipment. It is easy to become complacent when working around these machines every single workday.
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Skid Steer Safety
Skid steers are a common piece of equipment found in a variety of industries. While they are small in size, the danger these machines can pose can be large. It is critical to take time to recognize the hazards present during the operation of skid steers so that the necessary best practices can be followed.
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Shortcuts are a Choice
The decision to take a shortcut can be influenced by many different factors. That being said, at the end of the day shortcuts are a choice made by an individual. It is important to realize this fact and take steps to avoid taking shortcuts especially when it comes to safety on the job.
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Often much of our focus is given to the specific hazards of a work task, but less focus may be given to the hazards created by poor work area conditions.
Work areas that are chaotic and that have poor organization can lead to more injuries and property damage incidents.
It is important to consider what improvements we can make to our work areas to create a safe work environment.
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