In recent years there has been a concentrated effort in our country to reduce accidents and save lives -- in the process, the word safety has been used so often that many of you may think of it as a "Preaching Word", or a word that forces you to alter your ways or change bad habits.
Read MoreYou are probably aware that it is the gasoline vapors that burn and not the gasoline itself. The vapors, which are heavier than air, can collect in low areas.
Read MoreThere's one industry where today's fashions just don't make it. That‘s construction. Fancy duds are likely to get caught or snagged and cause you to fall or to get hurt in some other way. Your clothing should not only be appropriate but rugged enough to stand up to the use it'll get.
Read MoreWearing a back belt does not make you super strong, or allow you to lift anything heavier than you would normally be able to lift. We have to use proper lifting techniques while wearing the belt. Here are the five RULES OF LIFTING.
Read MoreHigh blood pressure causes more preventable deaths than any other disease. High blood pressure occurs when either the blood vessels become too narrow, causing a strain as the heart pumps harder to get the blood through, or the heart itself overworks, pushing too much blood through with each beat and placing a strain on the vessels. If left unattended, this disease can lead to heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and premature death.
Read MoreSafety planning calls for first things first. The first step in construction is the planning of traffic flow through or around the work areas. Many sources of injuries involving the public and the workers during Highway Construction are Collision with construction equipment, Pedestrians falling into open excavation work, Driving into open excavation work, and, Driving into work areas.
Read MoreAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to avoiding chemical/concrete burns. The problem is being aware that this can be a problem, especially when the problem is not that obvious until it’s too late.
Read MoreOne of the keywords in accident prevention is “anticipate”. By anticipating what could happen, it is possible to take safety steps to prevent an accident.
Read MoreThat old saying about taking care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves probably applies more to safety in construction than in any other occupation.
Read MoreAs a supervisor or an employee you have a responsibility to prevent accidents. Safety is a cooperative undertaking requiring a total safety consciousness on the part of every employee. No one likes to see someone injured, but if an accident occurs, in addition to treating the victim, prompt reporting must take place, and corrective action is taken to prevent additional problems
Read MoreLightning doesn't have to strike often to do a job on you. Just once usually is enough. And it's the same with overhead loads. If one falls on you, it generally makes a permanent impression. That's why we always should stay out from under cranes, booms, and buckets. This means concrete buckets as well as backhoe buckets. Your first accident may be your last.
Read MoreA good operator knows how to handle earth-moving equipment efficiently and safely. Only an experienced operator should handle this type of equipment. Only the operator should be in the seat or on the operating platform while the equipment is in use.
Read MorePower tools present greater injury potential than hand tools. The most frequent injuries involving power tools are cuts, punctures, electric shock, burns, and eye damage.
Read MoreHot day, hot job, high humidity, and BINGO....another heat victim. No one is immune, and construction workers are prime candidates for heat-related illnesses. During hot weather stay alert for telltale symptoms and remember these first aid tips.
Read MoreGuardrails protect you from falls that can seriously injure or even kill. The amount of protection guardrails provide depends on how they are constructed and maintained. Most guardrails are built of strong materials and are usually solid when first put up. As time goes by, however, guardrails often are abused, weakened, broken, or moved and not replaced.
Read MoreRespirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properly selected and worn. Respirator use is encouraged, even when exposures are below the exposure limit, to provide an additional level of comfort and protection for workers.
Read MoreIt's an excellent idea for construction workers and for everyone to know first aid fundamentals: how to stop bleeding, start breathing, start a stopped heart beating again, and give any other vitally needed care until professional help arrives.
Read MoreHigh blood pressure causes more preventable deaths than any other disease. High blood pressure occurs when either the blood vessels become too narrow, causing a strain as the heart pumps harder to get the blood through, or the heart itself overworks, pushing too much blood through with each beat and placing a strain on the vessels. If left unattended, this disease can lead to heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and premature death.
Read MoreReminder - Good Operating Procedures Will Pave Your Way To Better Safety!
Read MoreRight-to-know refers to your "right to know" what hazardous chemicals and materials you may be exposed to on the jobsite. You should be aware of the potential hazards in order to properly prepare yourself to work with the materials. We cannot eliminate hazardous substances, but we can greatly reduce the danger in dealing with them.
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