During the current COVD-19 pandemic, businesses and people all over the country and world have paid attention to their safety protocols, and amped them up.
When it comes to construction jobs, COVID-19 is just one more thing to properly prepare for when it comes to safety. Contractor jobs are known to be a bit more dangerous than other professions considering these jobs deal with heavy machinery, tools, electrical wires, ladders, uneven ground, chemicals, and more.
Potential dangers and hazards are bound to be lurking on any job site, inside or outside. Below, we wanted to share some things to look out for on the job to prevent injury.
Besides wearing a mask and washing your hands, it’s always important to be aware of your surroundings, especially when you know you’re entering a seemingly dangerous work site. Upon arrival, check the entire site out and get an idea of where everything is. That way, there will be no surprises.
Here are things that can be hazardous or things you should check on a job site to stay safe:
- Make sure the floor or ground is solid and sturdy before placing ladders or any heavy equipment on it.
- Check for mold and asbestos. You don’t want to be breathing in these things while on the job. This can cause health problems and complications down the road.
- Check bushes and greenery for anything poisonous, sharp, or filled with dangerous insects that could hurt you (wasps).
- Look around for sharp objects sticking out anywhere that can get in the way and be harmful.
- Watch out for any exposed wiring.
- Check to make sure fluorescent lamps are intact. Broken lamps can potentially release mercury.
- Double check on all types of underground services that may be around (electrical, natural gas, water, septic, sewer, telephone, cable, and more). You don’t want to be striking into any of these lines and causing any environmental damage, property damage, or self harm.
- Check for any unstable high objects that could potentially fall on top of you.
These are just a few hazards that contractors (of all kinds) can face daily. It’s best to identify all hazards and eliminate them or make them safer situations to the best of your ability. Also, make sure you have a first-aid kit on site in case of an emergency. Not all accidents can be prevented.
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