Four Construction Hazards
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Construction Hazards - Occupational Safety and Health ...
www.osha.govTop Four Construction Hazards The top four causes of construction fatalities are: Falls, Struck-By, Caught-In/Between and Electrocutions. Prevent Falls • Wear and use personal fall arrest equipment. • Install and maintain perimeter protection. • Cover and secure floor openings and label floor opening covers. • Use ladders and scaffolds ...
Ladder Use in Construction Guideline - IHSA
www.ihsa.cainjuries and four per cent of fatalities investigated by the construction program over this period were directly related to ladder use on projects. Table 1: Events Investigated by the Ministry of Labour Construction Health and Safety Program, 2011- 2017 (May) Year Critical injuries Fatalities Ladders All Hazards Ladders All Hazards
Protecting Roofing Workers - Occupational Safety and ...
www.osha.govconstruction industry, accounting for over 3,500 fatalities between 2003 and 2013. Falls from roofs accounted for nearly 1,200, or 34%, of the fall deaths during that period. Roofers encounter many hazards on the job, including hazards associated with working at heights and from ladders, power tools, electricity, noise, hazardous substances, and
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS - Higher College of Technology
www.hct.edu.omHazards Control Measures Live working Avoid (i.e. No Live Working), use competent people when essential Hand tools Regular inspection, testing of electrical integrity and replacement (where appropriate) Heaters (elements) Isolate from combustible material, guarding, special construction required in hazardous areas