Northern California Engineering Contractors Association

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5 Important Issues in Construction Safety

While the hazards faced in construction are in some ways similar to those in other industries, there are unique issues that safety professionals and contractors must consider.

The implementation of a safety and health management system is much more challenging in the construction industry. These challenges can include low bid processes; transient workforces; environmental conditions because of outdoor working situations; multi-employer worksites; and an always-changing jobsite…just to name a few.

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One Decision

A large number of companies set goals for safety in their workplaces. For many companies, the goal is to
have their first-ever zero-injury year; for other companies, it is to finish the year out with no injuries so they
can celebrate their fifth-year injury-free.

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Safety Incentive Programs

A safety incentive program can encourage employees to practice safe behaviors until they become instinctive, contributing to a stronger culture, and reducing harmful incidents.

However, a poorly managed safety program can do just the opposite.

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Buried Utilities and Safety

It is important to know the location of underground utility lines on job sites. Rupturing or breaking underground utilities, such as electrical power cables and gas lines can result in serious injuries or even death.

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Safety Concerns During the Holidays

When it comes to the festive season, there are additional safety concerns to think about.
There are changes in weather and driving habits, shifts in work/life balance and, often, additional strains on
the families. Without further ado, here are some of the biggest safety concerns during the holiday season.

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Achieving Safety Goals for 2025

Any company that focuses on improving workplace safety aims to get their employees home in the same health they came into work or better every single day.

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Diesel Exhaust Dangers and Safeguards

On construction sites, mines, and other types of work sites, diesel engines are used frequently. Diesel engines power everything from water pumps to heavy equipment that allows for day-to-day activities to be completed efficiently.

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Work as a Team

In some lines of work, it is good to be your own person, but in construction working as a team gets the job done safer.  A construction crew should be people working together as a team to accomplish a goal not just people working at a project site.

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