Construction is a dangerous job but it is something that must be done. Unfortunately, dangerous jobs like this can cause injuries. No matter how many precautions you take, you may never be completely safe from injuries that can occur on the construction site. Nowadays, many modern techniques like dust suppression are used to reduce respirable dust & prevent dust diseases in construction sites. But still there are too many unpredictable things that can happen, like debris falling or people something which can cause injuries. The best that we can do is take the proper precautions to minimize these injuries. Below, we will go over a few ways in which you can practice good construction safety habits.
Safety meetings
It is important to have a meeting with your team to discuss the dangers that they may be in and how to avoid them. Not all employees will know the risks and what to watch out for on the construction site. Making them aware of these dangers will help keep them alert to them and will increase the chances that they avoid getting injured in those situations.
A proper safety meeting should include the identification of all the potential hazards that can occur on the job site, what has been done to prevent injuries from happening and what each employee can do to keep himself safe. A safety meeting should also go over the procedure on what to do if injury were to occur. A safety meeting should be held any time there is a new threat or new job site to work at.
Ladders
Ladders are often used by construction workers. Using ladders is the easiest way to reach high places. If not used properly, ladders can present a safety risk. Any time you use a ladder, make sure it is secure to the ground and there is no risk of it falling backwards or to the sides. It is recommended that you have a partner to spot and hold the ladder in place while you work on it.
Scaffolding
Scaffolding is a structure that is used to help workers build and repair buildings. Scaffolding can be built as high as you need to be so that workers can reach those places. It is large enough that it allows the people that are working on it to move freely throughout the structure and support the weight of their materials as well. While scaffolding is designed to support a huge amount of weight, it is also designed to be built up and taken down quickly. This means that there is the chance that you could slip and fall if you’re not careful enough.
There are also other dangers that you have to account for when you’re using scaffolding such as the wooden planks that you will be walking on and making sure the scaffolding not come close to any power lines. Make sure that the toe boards and guard rails are put in place, especially on scaffolding that is high up. This will help prevent people from falling off while they work.
These are just some of the many ways in which you should take precautions in the construction job site. Should you have any other questions, you can refer to the construction health and safety specialists that are on the job.