Fatal Four Construction Hazards

This week's safety training tip's topic are the Fatal Four Construction Hazards.

Construction industry jobs are high-risk.

Falling, being struck-by, caught-in, or electrocuted, account for the top four areas of injury on construction sites.

First, here are some tips to avoid falls.

• Wear personal fall arrest equipment.
• Set up perimeter protection.
• Cover floor openings and mark them well.
• Use ladders or scaffolds the way they are meant to be used.

Don’t become a victim of being struck-by on the job.

• Never position yourself between moving and fixed objects.
• Wear high-visibility clothes near equipment/vehicles.

Avoid being caught in or between objects.

• Never enter an unprotected trench 5 feet or deeper without an adequate protective system in place
• Make sure the trench or excavation is protected either by sloping, shoring, benching or trench shield systems.

Avoid electrocuting yourself while working.

• Locate and identify utilities before starting work.
• Look for overhead power lines when operating any equipment.
• Maintain a safe distance away from power lines.
• Do not operate portable electric tools unless they are grounded or double insulated.
• Use ground-fault surge protectors.
• Be alert to electrical hazards when working with ladders, scaffolds or other platforms.

We hope you gained a safety training skill today. Until next time, stay positive and stay safe.