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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

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Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk.

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PREVENTING REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES

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Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Lift heavy objects slowly and smoothly, as jerky movements can cause muscle injuries.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

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2) Electrical Hazards. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. For this reason, safety should be the priority when working with an overhead crane and electric cables. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. Make sure to inspect your safety harness before each use.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

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In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Out of those, 81 fatalities occurred from direct contact with electricity, likely causing electrocution.

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 NFPA 70E Update

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If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. According to the NFPA website , “NFPA 70E requirements for safe work practices is used to protect personnel by reducing exposure to major electrical hazards. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021?

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

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By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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