Demolition Safety Planning Demolition work presents unique hazards because structures are intentionally weakened and dismantled. Conditions can change rapidly, creating risks from premature collapse, falling materials, hazardous substances, utilities, heavy equipment,...
Flat Roofing Safety Flat or low-slope roofs may appear safer than steep roofs, but employees are still exposed to serious and potentially fatal falls from roof edges, openings, skylights, access points,...
Construction Site Hygiene Good hygiene and housekeeping practices help prevent illness, contamination, slips and falls, and other workplace hazards. Construction sites must provide employees with adequate potable drinking water, toilet facilities,...
Carpet Layer Safety Carpet installation involves physically demanding work, sharp tools and materials, adhesives, heat-producing equipment, and prolonged kneeling. Proper tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), ergonomic work practices, and good housekeeping...
Floor Openings Floor openings are common during construction, renovation, and repair activities. Openings may be created for stairways, elevators, mechanical systems, material access, skylights, or other construction activities. An unprotected opening...
Flagger Safety Flaggers protect workers, motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians traveling through or around temporary traffic-control zones. Because flaggers work close to moving traffic, they must remain alert and follow the approved...
Work Safely with Concrete and Cement Concrete and cement are used throughout construction for roads, foundations, floors, buildings, bridges, blocks, and many other applications. Although these materials are common, they can...
Excavations An excavation is any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the earth's surface formed by removing soil. Excavation work can expose employees to cave-ins, falling materials, hazardous atmospheres, underground...
The Silent Dangers of Confined Spaces Confined spaces can contain serious hazards that cannot be detected by sight, smell, or taste. An atmosphere may appear completely normal while containing too little...
Drywalling Safety Drywall installation and finishing require workers to lift, carry, cut, fasten, tape, and sand large sheets of material, often while working at heights. These activities can expose workers to...