Tips for Maintaining a Safe Construction Site
PPE Checklist
At a minimum, workers should wear all of the listed personal protective equipment.
- Hardhat
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Gloves
- Long Pants
- Thick Shirt
- Sweat Bandana
- Hard toe boots or steel toe boots
Work Site Ventilation
- Read the MSDS on all materials and the warning labels
- Facemasks and respirators will protect you from airborne particulate materials
- Insulation, varnish, and fiberglass often contain chemicals that will irritate your sinuses and lungs. Be sure to use proper ventilation when working with these materials.
- If you are working inside you can use fans and open doors and windows to increase air circulation
Practice electrical safety. The electrical hazards of a building site can cause electrocution and fires, so make sure there are enough power sources to keep circuits from overloading. Use the shortest extension cords possible, and unless your power tools are double-insulated, all power tools should be properly grounded. All workers should wear rubber-soled shoes when working with electrical appliances, and all appliances and tools should be unplugged before working on or around them.
Be careful with power tools and machinery. There is a great deal of dangerous equipment on a building site, so make sure all tools and machines are in proper working order before using them. They should be regularly maintained and inspected to ensure safety. In addition, make sure no worker operates tools or machinery that he or she has not been properly trained to operate.
Work Site Common Sense
- Post safety signs in all appropriate areas
- Be extremely careful walking around an area when heavy equipment is being operated
- Put up protective barriers in the proper areas
- Make sure workers follow all the safety rules
Maintaining a safe work site will reduce the risk of workers being injured and will reduce your liabilities and risk. Being prepared is the key!
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