Working in the construction industry can involve various occupational hazards. Contracting companies and individual workers need to be conscientious about some of the most common construction worksite hazards.
Scaffolding Accidents
A project that involves scaffolding can involve some potentially serious hazards for workers. When workers are carrying out job tasks on a scaffolding structure, losing their balance could result in catastrophic or fatal injury. Also, creating an imbalance on a structure with heavy supplies or equipment can lead to a collapse.
Falling Objects
Falling building materials or equipment is a major concern on construction projects. Workers need to continually practice situational awareness in order to reduce their risk of accident. Hard hats can also help to mitigate the severity of an injury if an object strikes a worker.
Equipment Accidents
User error or an equipment malfunction while a worker is operating heavy machinery can put workers in harm’s way. Also, distractions such as cell phones could prevent workers from taking notice when machinery is in motion and heading in their direction.
Training programs are a good way for construction companies to work towards keeping their teams safe. Also, every active jobsite needs personnel to be accountable for ensuring that working conditions remain as safe as possible and workers are following important safety procedures.
