Five Ways to Protect Your Employees Today

In the previous post, we mentioned that fall protection is a crucial part of your worker safety operations. There are over 200 deaths that take place each year from falls. Many more sustain injuries. In fact, there are over 100,000 cases of injuries from falls each year. Therefore, roof fall protection systems are essential for any construction site. However, these are not the only way to protect your employees. Here are four other things to consider to keep your workplace safe for workers and bystanders:

Invest in Quality Personal Protection Equipment: Personal Protection Equipment includes eye protection gear, noise protection gear, gloves, boots, reflection clothing, and more. Assess the potential risks to get a better understanding of which equipment is necessary for the job.

Keep the Site Clean: Falls, minor cuts and scrapes and more can be caused by unkempt sites. There are a wide variety of potential hazards on a construction site, including broken glass, equipment on the floor and fallen debris. Take charge of cleaning these things as soon as possible.

Keep First Aid on Hand: If something does occur, make sure to have the proper first aid materials on hand. A mandatory CPR training course might be a good idea as well.

Open Your Attitude to Safety: Don't let an accident change your attitude towards safety. It's better to be proactive against possible threats, and have a positive attitude towards safety and training to keep your workplace safety.

Making the Job as Safe as Possible

Did you know that more than 200 people die each year from falls in construction sites in the United States. Another 100,000 people are injured - some of them serious enough that they require rehabilitation and worker's compensation. These numbers are courtesy of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which aims to make workplaces safe for everyone. The truth of the matter, though,  is that construction sites can be dangerous, but they don't necessarily need to be hazardous. Here are several ways you can stay safe on a construction site. 

• Invest in fall protection systems: Those who must work high up should be protected from a fall by a suitable fall protection system. There are a wide variety of fall protection systems out there, depending on the application, but remember to look for one that is OSHA-compliant. 
• Provide proper training and education: Safety standards should be known by all employees, so they can best apply them when on the construction site. Take the time to train all employees on the fall protection systems, first aid and more. In addition, all employees should be properly supervised to ensure their safety. 
• Conduct safety reviews in hiring: In addition to training your employees, it's important to hire people who will adhere to safety procedures and make the workplace a safe one. Many accidents are caused by human error and are avoidable. 

How do you keep your site safe?