Public Safety - Protecting the Public on Construction Sites Public safety must be considered whenever construction activities could expose pedestrians, visitors, motorists, neighboring properties, or other members of the public to workplace hazards. Construction sites contain conditions that may be especially dangerous to people who are unfamiliar with the work or...

Foundation Construction Foundation construction can expose employees to serious hazards involving excavations, underground utilities, reinforcing steel, concrete, silica dust, power tools, heavy equipment, material handling, and falls. Proper planning, training, inspections, and use of appropriate protective equipment are necessary before foundation work begins. Personal Protective Equipment Wear PPE appropriate for the hazards and...

Die Setting Safety Die setters set up, adjust, maintain, and operate presses and other machinery used to form, stamp, punch, or cut metal, plastic, and other materials. These operations can expose workers to crushing, amputation, caught-between, struck-by, electrical, noise, and material-handling hazards. Only trained and authorized employees should perform die-setting operations. Before Setup...

Cemetery Worker Safety Cemetery workers perform a wide variety of duties throughout the year, including grounds maintenance, grave excavation, monument installation, equipment operation, and graveside setup. These activities expose workers to excavation hazards, heavy equipment, material handling, uneven terrain, weather extremes, chemicals, and other outdoor hazards. Proper training, planning, personal protective equipment...

Silica Dust Hazards Crystalline silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in materials such as sand, stone, concrete, mortar, brick, block, and granite. When these materials are cut, drilled, ground, crushed, demolished, or otherwise disturbed, they can generate extremely small particles known as respirable crystalline silica. These particles are small enough to...

Watch Your Step! Don’t Slip & Fall Slips and falls can happen anywhere—on wet or uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, loading areas, and while entering or exiting vehicles and equipment. Many incidents can be prevented by paying attention to walking surfaces, maintaining good housekeeping, wearing appropriate footwear, and using access equipment...

Accident Prevention is Painless & Profitable! Accident Prevention - Workplace accidents affect more than the person who gets hurt. They can also create significant costs for an employer through medical expenses, workers' compensation, damaged equipment, lost productivity, schedule delays, investigation time, and replacement or overtime labor. Every business must earn more than...