4 Ways to Improve Construction Jobsite Safety

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Early in the project, your safety focus will probably be on potential hazards during site work like trenching accidents, cave-ins, equipment rollover, and workers potentially being struck by heavy equipment. As the project moves along you might have more workers working at height, so your focus will shift to fall protection and ladder and scaffold safety. Trade contractors working as subs should work with the GC to provide input to ensure that their workers are properly protected from injuries. Safety Meetings & Toolbox Talks Before you allow your workers, or subcontractors, on the jobsite you want to make sure they have received comprehensive safety training and have retained the knowledge to properly work safely. Set expectations for what is required of each worker in terms of safe working practices, proper use of PPE, and how to report accidents or unsafe working conditions. Final Thoughts on Construction Jobsite Safety Empower all workers with the ability to stop work for safety violations or hazards until they can be addressed and corrected. Encourage workers to speak up when they see unsafe conditions or observe workers not following safe working practices.