Safety in construction
Construction site safety is one of the most overlooked things during a construction project. In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for the worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents have the potential to be life-threatening. With every new story about environmental disasters, earth-shattering explosions, and trapped laborers, construction sites become less and less appealing — even as the population grows and demands new, updated structures increases. OSHA ’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards In Construction — Scaffolding – fall hazards can occur when scaffolds are not used properly. — Fall Protection (application, scope, definitions) – consider using aerial lifts to provide safer working surfaces for elevated platforms — Excavations – Never enter a trench that is unprotected. — Ladders – Avoid ladders with metallic components near electrical work and power lines — Head Protection ...