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THINK SAFETY CONSTRUCTION
Wear Protective Gear
• Hard Hat• Construction Boots • Safety Vest• Safety Glasses• Sunscreen• No Tank Tops or Shorts• Hearing Protection
Trades
• BRICKLAYER• PLUMBER • CARPENTER • BOILERMAKER • ROOFER • FRAMER • ELECTRICIAN • CABINETMAKER • PAINTER • MILLWRIGHT
Potential Hazards
• Electric shock from unsafe machinery conditions while working around electric
• Falls from ladders, rooftops, or cluttered floors• Cuts from saws or other sharp tools• Hazardous materials such as asbestos• Materials that emit dangerous fumes such as paint
and/or solvents.
Have a Safety Plan
• Know where the nearest hospital is
• Report potential hazards to supervisors
• Safety sheets for all chemicals
• Emergency numbers available
• Medical information on employees
• Be in compliance
Electric Shock
• Make sure hands are dry
• Where rubber shoes
• Do not stand in water
• Use wooden or rubber handled tools
Falls from Ladders
• Check ladder
• Secure ladder
• Wear rubber shoes
• Keep work area clear
Cuts from Tools
Hazardous Chemicals & Materials
• Wear mask when necessary
• Have materials in open area
• Read labels and safety material
• Do not mix chemicals
• Do not use chemicals without a label
• Check expiration dates
Unsecured oxygen cylinders
Secure & Separate Chemicals
• Stand cylinders straight
• Keep separate from propane
• Locked and secure
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Inception in 1971• Working with employers and employees to create
better working environments• Cut workplace fatalities by more than 60 %• Occupational injury and illness rates by 40 %. • 2005, OSHA has more than 2,220 employees,
including 1,100 inspectors • Have a safety plan• Know where the nearest hospital is• Be in compliance
EMERGENCY NOTICE:
If you have an EMERGENCY
(EX: to report a fatality or imminent life threatening situation) –
Please contact our toll free number immediately:1-800-321-OSHA (6742)... TTY 1-877-889-5627