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7 Key Precautions To Ensure Loading Dock Safety

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With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Here are more key precautions that you must consider to minimize, if not eliminate, accidents and injuries at the loading docks.

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

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Poor handling and storage can affect the quality of construction materials and equipment. Use The Right Handling Equipment. Obviously, it isn’t easy to do any task without the appropriate equipment. Double-Check All Equipment, Machinery, And Tools Before Starting. Ensure Proper Site Security .

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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

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Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. This can mean workers being hit by machinery or falling materials, equipment, etc.

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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

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Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained. To avoid winter car accidents, you must: Check tires regularly to ensure their tread and rubber provide good grip on icy roads Inspect the vehicles’ headlights, brake lights, and tail lights Keep a safety kit with blankets, charges, ice scrapers, flat tire repair kits, basic first aid kits 2.

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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

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Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Cooking On Site According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking equipment is one of the leading causes of fire-related incidents on sites, making up 27% of construction fires.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

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On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. Failing to do so is one of the many workplace injuries that can put you out of business. Malfunction is a part of any equipment’s lifespan.

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OSHA Safety

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OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. What does the inspection process involve? The officer will determine the route and duration of the inspection.

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