Construction sites are a dangerous place. It’s important to be aware of the risks and take precautions for your safety. There are many different hazards that can occur on a construction site, from electric shock to lost fingers, broken bones, and even death. In 2014 alone there were 1,312 reported injuries caused by accidents on construction sites.
Here are 10 safety tips you should follow when going to a construction site:
1) Be aware of all possible hazards
2) Wear heavy duty gloves
3) Report any unsafe conditions
4) Watch out for power lines
5) Watch out for holes in the ground
6) Make sure tools and equipment is in good condition before using it
7) Stay away from hazardous materials such as chemicals and explosives
8) Wear appropriate clothing such as steel-toe shoes or closed toe shoes, long pants or jeans, and thick socks or boots to protect your feet from puncture wounds or broken glass. Also.
What you need to keep in mind
1) Always be aware of all possible hazards. Make sure you think about where you are and what dangers may be lurking. It’s best to plan out your route to avoid any possible harm.
2) When working with power tools, always wear gloves. You never know when an electric shock can happen or if the tool is just plain old dirty.
3) If you notice anything unsafe, report it immediately! Don’t try to do anything yourself by fixing it because that can lead to injury or even death.
4) When walking on a construction site, watch out for holes in the ground or debris. If there’s a hole, make sure to walk around it so you don’t fall in and hurt yourself. And if there’s any debris, make sure you stay away from it because it could be something that will cut your feet or break your bones.
5) Avoid using equipment that doesn’t seem safe before using it! If the equipment is rusty, not made for this sort of task, or has some other sort of hazard about its condition then please do not use the equipment at all! It is better not to chance getting hurt than risk being gravely injured or killed because of unsafe equipment usage!
6) Be careful with hazardous material such as chemicals and explosives as they can easily cause serious injuries like burns, sicknesses, blindness, and more if mishandled improperly! Even if they don’t kill you outright these materials can harm anyone who comes into contact
Everyday safety precautions
9) Don’t work alone
10) Make sure to take breaks.
Your health and safety are your responsibility
Your health and safety are your responsibility as a worker. It is up to you to take the necessary precautions that it takes to stay safe on the job site. There are many hazards that can occur on a construction site, from electric shock to lost fingers, broken bones, and even death. In 2014 alone there were 1,312 reported injuries caused by accidents on construction sites.
Conclusion
Construction is a dangerous industry with many potential hazards. It has some of the highest rates of injury and death of any industry. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
When you’re on a construction site, there are ten things you can do to keep yourself and your coworkers safe. By taking these simple precautions, you can avoid accidents and injury that can rise to the level of a serious or fatal injury.