Dangers of Power Line Contact Overhead power lines present a serious electrocution hazard on construction sites. Cranes, boom trucks, concrete pumps, drilling rigs, aerial lifts, backhoes, ladders, and other equipment can...
Construction Equipment Dangers Heavy construction equipment is essential on most jobsites, but its size, weight, limited visibility, and moving components can create serious struck-by, caught-between, crushing, and electrical hazards. Employees working...
Crane Operations – Working Under the Load Crane operations involve heavy loads that may shift, swing, rotate, or fall unexpectedly. Even when equipment is properly maintained and loads are correctly rigged,...
Mobile Crane Safety Mobile crane safety is critical because crane operations expose operators and ground personnel to falling loads, equipment overturns, electrical contact, struck-by hazards, and caught-between hazards. Only properly trained...
Signaling Techniques Signaling techniques are essential whenever workers direct the movement of vehicles, forklifts, cranes, or suspended loads. Clear, standardized signals help prevent misunderstandings that can result in struck-by injuries, equipment...
Working Around Cranes Cranes are among the most versatile and useful pieces of equipment on a construction site. They can lift and move loads that would otherwise be impossible to handle....
Dangers Overhead Mechanical lifting equipment makes it easier and safer to move heavy materials, but it also creates serious struck-by and caught-between hazards. A dropped, swinging, or shifting load can cause...
Sling Inspection and Safe Use Sling inspection and safe use are essential to preventing dropped loads, equipment damage, and serious injuries during lifting operations. Slings, fastenings, and attachments must be inspected...
Power Lines and Mobile Cranes Mobile cranes, dump trucks, aerial lifts, concrete pump trucks, and other equipment operating near overhead power lines can expose workers to electrocution, electrical arcing, fire, and...
Overhead Crane Safety – Safe Lifting and Load Handling Overhead crane safety is essential whenever cranes are used to lift and move heavy materials through shops, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, or other...