Managing construction safety hazards is always a topic at the forefront of the US construction industry. The very nature of the work means that identifying and controlling hazards becomes a core activity.
The federal government has created the OSHA, or the Occupational safety and Health Administration to ensure that good practice is enforced in the whole country.
It is up to contractors and companies to stay up to date with changes in legislation, regulations and standards so that they always in compliance. Despite this, accidents still occur and there are many reasons why they do. Below are the most common hazards one find on any construction site.
1. Falling Objects
On a construction site, there is always a chance that something will fall on someone. As a result, it is always recommended that all personnel wear hard hats, but sometimes it may not be enough to prevent serious injury from big and heavy objects. In most of these, human error is a fault and as a result, it's important that personnel are always attentive.
2. Chemicals
Quite often, chemicals play a part in construction. The problem is that humans can get exposed to these over a lengthly period which only leads to illness and personnel not being able to work. Furthermore, chemicals tend to be flammable and have to be managed with great care.
3. Electricity
Electricity is one of those construction safety hazards that is understated because it's not the first thing that pops into people's minds when they think of hazards. You cannot forget that construction sites typically have power lines which must be managed correctly to avoid accidents. You can't leave out the issue regarding power tools.
4. Excavations
Construction always involves sort of excavation and the danger is that there could be cave ins. This could leave many workers underground and lead to death through asphyxiation. Another thing is that these holes tend to be big and falling into them can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones.
5. Heavy equipment
Cranes and forklifts are common sights on the construction site and have to be used with the greatest care for your fellow workers.
You will certainly have to deal with many construction hazards throughout a project which will mean that you will have a lot of work on your hands.
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