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Top Four Construction Hazards

  

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Preventing Falls

• Wear and use fall arrest equipment.
• Install and maintain perimeter protection.
• Cover and secure all floor openings and label floor opening covers.
• Use ladders and scaffolds safely.

Preventing Struck-Bys

• Never position yourself between moving and fixed objects.
• Wear high-visibility clothes near equipment and vehicles so that others can see you clearly.

Preventing Caught-In/Between

• Never enter an unprotected trench or excavation that is five feet or deeper without an adequate protective system in place. (Note: some trenches that are less than five feet may need a similar system as well.)
• Make sure that a trench or excavation is protected either by sloping, shoring, benching or a trench shield systems

Preventing Electrocutions

• Locate and identify utilities before starting work for the day.
• Look for overhead power lines when operating any equipment.
• Maintain a safe distance away from power lines and learn your area’s distance requirements.
• Do not operate portable electric tools unless they are grounded or double-insulated.
• Use ground-fault circuit interrupters for protection.