Accident Prevention

Training

Construction workers should be properly trained in safety procedures and be trained to use the tools they will need to complete their projects. Employers should offer such training, but if it is not offered, the worker should take the time to educate himself to prevent accident or injury.

Stay Focused

Getting 7 to 8 hours sleep every night will help construction workers stay focused on the task at hand and be alert to danger at the worksite. Getting enough sleep could help prevent 18% of construction site accidents. Take breaks from repetitive motion to help stay alert and avoid stress or straining.

Equipment Maintenance

Tools and other equipment such as forklifts should be inspected regularly to be sure its working properly and does pose a hazard. They and any of their parts should be replaced when they show signs of wear.

Safety Procedures

When using certain tools or doing certain tasks there are some specific things workers can do to help avoid construction site accidents.

Ladders

Ladders are designed to hold a certain amount of weight and applying more than it can support can be hazardous, so stay within the weight restrictions. Check to make sure rungs are in good shape and locking mechanisms are working properly before climbing the ladder.

Steel Rebars

Use rebar caps on the protruding ends to help prevent possible impalement. You can also bend them so they are no longer pointing upright. When working above rebars preventing falls is essential to avoid life threatening impalement.

Scaffolding

Scaffolding can be potentially hazardous not only to construction workers, but also pedestrians anywhere around it. Be sure to follow instructions provided by the manufacturer when assembling scaffolding. Use guardrail systems around open sides and ends to prevent falls.

Protecting Against Falls

Avoid unprotected sides and floor holes. When covering floor holes be sure they can hold at least two times the weight of workers ad equipment that may be passing over them. Safety harnesses or nets can also help prevent injury if a worker does fall, however using falls prevention tools such as guardrails are a better idea than fall protection systems to keep workers safe.

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