Safety for construction workers

Work in construction can be dangerous. The nature of work involves risks and accidents can cause serious injury or even death.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) law employers of a job, secure and free from hazards. But as construction workers daily dangers that threaten their health and their lives. According to OSHA, each year

A 1000 workers die in construction accidents
A quarter of a millionWorkers suffer damage resulting in lost work days
Construction accidents cost the industry $ 13 billion U.S. in Workers Compensation costs alone

OSHA statistics also show that 90% of deaths occur in four categories

Caught between objects
Affected by objects
Electric Shock
If

These accidents are preventable and therefore is safe for the right training, to avoid being prudent and common sense.

Construction work can be dangerous indeed. The dividing line between a nearand never miss a death is slim. Although the government must enforce the laws of safety and health of employers and a commitment to a safe and healthy working environment to offer, is still your responsibility and you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to stay away damage and how.

Government regulators and auditors can not access this site at any time and nature of the construction industry, the employer can not guarantee 100% safe workplace. Simple things likechange over time or momentary inattention of a fellow can cause a dangerous situation in an instant.

Surely the right training, awareness of their rights and obligations, and vigilance against hazardous work conditions can be reduced if not eliminated altogether, the risk of being injured at work. Here are some things you can do.

Take advantage of training programs from your employer, if your union and your security company.
Observe safety rules andRegulations at all times.
Know your equipment and put it back correctly.
And wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
adequate barriers and protection always.
Do not take shortcuts with the fire protection of electrical equipment or loss of security.
Make sure the cradle, isolated and secure all loads as fast as possible.
Take the time to do the job properly.
Report unsafe working conditions.
Refuse to work the road in unsafe conditions.
Watch the free video security online by visiting the construction site[HTTP: / / www.osha-SLC. Gov / SLTC / Video constructionsafety /] video.html
Above all, be vigilant. It's your life and health, which is in danger.

If there is a danger in the workplace should lead to the immediate knowledge of your employer, your administrator boats, or OSHA.

To report an emergency, death or immediately life-threatening situation of OSHA by calling 1-877-889-5672 1-800 321-OSHA (6742), TTY.

To report other dangerous working conditions, please contact your local OSHA RegionalOffice. You can report online or by fax, mail or telephone. You can request anonymity and OSHA will respect your wishes. Here are some useful links.

Online File - http://www.osha. Gov / pls/osha7/eComplaintForm.html

Complaint Form - http://www.osha. Gov / oshforms/osha7.pdf

OSHA Regional Offices - http://www.osha. Gov / html / RAmap.html