This week during #NationalSafetyMonth, we observe risk reduction. When welding and working with flammable materials, it is important to understand the risks of creating an explosive atmosphere. Be sure to follow all required protocols by maintaining a hot work permit, conducting atmospheric testing and assigning a fire watch to mitigate the potential for explosions and fires. It is also important to note that rebars on construction sites can be extremely hazardous if someone were to trip and fall on one. According to Neumann Steel, 61% of yearly construction accidents are due to people being impaled by rebar. ALWAYS be sure to utilize a rebar cap to ensure the safety of your workers and staff. #RiskReduction #SafetyFacts #SafetyFirst #GemmaPowerSystems
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Top Ten Safety Hazards of World most Dangerous ☣ Industry #Construction🏗 01 - Noise 02 - Asbestos 03 - Electricity⚡ 04 - Excavations 05 -Moving Objects 06 - Work at Heights 07 - Slips ,Trips & Falls 08 - Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome 09 - Airborne Fibers & Materials ( Dust) 10 - Material Handling Manual/Equipmnt P.S. Why Construction Industry is the most Dangerous ?
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~ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 ~ 1. Falls from heights 2. Struck-by hazards (e.g., falling objects, moving equipment) 3. Electrical hazards (e.g., exposed wires, faulty equipment) 4. Caught-in or caught-between hazards (e.g., equipment pinch points, collapsing structures) 5. Hazardous materials exposure (e.g., chemicals, asbestos) 6. Confined spaces (e.g., lack of oxygen, toxic gases) 7. Scaffolding failures or collapses 8. Trenching and excavation hazards (e.g., cave-ins, suffocation) 9. Welding and cutting hazards (e.g., sparks, toxic fumes) 10. Noise exposure 11. Heat stress and dehydration 12. Hand and power tool hazards 13. Fire and explosion hazards 14. Cranes and heavy equipment accidents 15. Unsafe working at heights (e.g., unsecured ladders, inadequate fall protection) 16. Lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage
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Before we cut or drill, we scan! Our GPR scanning services help identify hidden hazards like rebar and electrical lines, ensuring a safer worksite for everyone. Trust us to handle your project with the highest safety standards. Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s our commitment. #SafetyFirst #GPRScanning #ConcreteCutting #ConstructionSafety
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🌬️ The Impact of High Winds on Scaffold Stability: A Safety Reminder 🌬️ High winds pose a significant threat to scaffold stability, potentially leading to dangerous collapses. Ensuring the safety and integrity of scaffolding structures during windy conditions is crucial. Here's why: 1-Structural Strain: High winds can exert immense pressure on scaffolds, causing structural components to weaken or fail. 2-Loss of Balance: Wind gusts can shift scaffolding, leading to misalignment and instability. 3-Falling Hazards: Tools and materials can be dislodged, posing risks to workers below. Safety Tips: 1-Regularly inspect scaffolding for signs of wear and tear. 2-Secure all components and materials properly. 3-Monitor weather conditions and avoid scaffold use in high winds. Stay Safe! Let’s work together to ensure a secure and hazard-free work environment. #OccupationalSafety #ScaffoldSafety #WindHazards #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety
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#Excavationsafety #HeavyMachineryneartrenches #SafetyReminders #Fightcomplacency Trenching and excavation are widely recognized as among the most hazardous construction operations, resulting in an average of two deaths per month and hundreds of injuries each year due to trench collapses (OSHA Statistics). An excavation is any man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in the earth’s surface formed by earth removal. A trench is defined as a narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground with a depth greater than its width and a maximum width of 15 feet at the bottom. The primary hazard of trenching and excavation is the potential for collapse. Since one cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car, cave-ins pose the greatest risk and are much more likely than other excavation-related accidents to result in worker fatalities or serious injury. An unprotected trench can literally become an early grave. Additional excavation hazards include the use of heavy machinery for digging; electrical hazards from overhead and underground power lines; underground utilities, such as natural gas; falling loads; and hazardous atmospheres, etc. DO’s: - MSRA’s, ensure it’s communicated to the workers including the heavy machinery operators - Keep heavy equipment away from trench edges - Keep surcharge loads, including excavated soil (spoils) and other materials, at least 2 feet from trench edges - Know where underground utilities are located before digging - Test for atmospheric hazards such as low oxygen, hazardous fumes and toxic gases in trenches deeper than 4 feet - Inspect trenches at the start of each shift - Inspect trenches following a rainstorm - Inspect trenches after any occurrence that could have changed conditions in the trench - Do not work under suspended or raised loads and materials Note: Heavy equipment can only be placed near the edge of the excavation if a support structure, designed to consider the overload from the equipment is installed in the excavation. Remember that the equipment vibration puts additional pressure on excavation walls, affecting the structural stability. #StaySafe YK
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"What is a confined space? Generally speaking, a confined space is a fully or partially enclosed space that: is not primarily designed or intended for continuous human occupancy has limited or restricted entrance or exit, or a configuration that can complicate first aid, rescue, evacuation, or other emergency response activities can represent a risk for the health and safety of anyone who enters, due to one or more of the following factors: its design, construction, location or atmosphere the materials or substances in it work activities being carried out in it, or the mechanical, process and safety hazards present Confined spaces can be found in almost any workplace. Confined spaces can be below or above ground. A confined space, despite its name, is not necessarily small . Examples of confined spaces include silos, vats, hoppers, utility vaults, tanks, water supply towers, sewers, pipes, access shafts, truck or rail tank cars, aircraft wings, boilers, manholes, pump stations, digesters, manure pits and storage bins. Ditches, wells, and trenches may also be a confined space when access or egress is limited (but they still have “blue sky” above). Barges, shipping containers and fish holds are also considered as possible confined spaces"
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Excavation and trenching are amongst the most dangerous operations in the construction industry. Potential hazards include cave-ins, falling loads, structures collapsing, falls (people or heavy equipment), electrocution, explosions, blasts, gas leaks, etc. According to OSHA, the following protective systems should be properly implemented at all times: ◾ Sloping the ground ◾ Benching the ground ◾ Shoring the trench with supports ◾ Shielding the trench using a trench box Bette & Cring practices four actions to avoid excavation hazards: ◾ Use protective systems ◾ Inspect trench & protective systems ◾ Plan safe spoil/pile placements ◾ Provide safe access/egress #constructionsafetyweek
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Ever noticed those dots on concrete pipes? 🤔 They're not just marks – they're crucial for safety! 🚧 This video explains how they help contractors lift pipes safely, preventing accidents and protecting both workers and equipment. Check it out and stay informed! #LearnWithMCON #ConcretePrecast #SafetyFirst
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Excavation can be hazardous if not managed correctly. To ensure safety and prevent accidents, here are essential precautions to follow (as suggested by Occupational Safety and Health Administration): ✅ Know where underground utilities are located before digging. ✅ Keep excavated soil (spoils) and other materials at least 2 feet (0.61 meters) from trench edges. ✅ Keep heavy equipment away from trench edges. ✅ Identify any equipment or activities that could affect trench stability. ✅ Test for atmospheric hazards such as low oxygen, hazardous fumes, and toxic gases when workers are more than 4 feet deep. ✅ Inspect trenches at the start of each shift. ✅ Inspect trenches following a rainstorm or other water intrusion. ✅ Inspect trenches after any occurrence that could have changed conditions in the trench. ✅ Do not work under suspended or raised loads and materials. ✅ Ensure that personnel wear high-visibility or other suitable clothing when exposed to vehicular traffic. #excavation #constructionsafety #workerssafety #quality #construction #machinery #qms #ehs #buildstreet
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Todays date 42624 is, in fact, a palindrome. The number in the middle of that sequence, 6, is a great number to keep in mind while excavating. The rule of 6 can look something like this: 6 - after 6’ of excavation, OSHA requires fall protection around a trench. 5- after 5’ deep OSHA requires a protective system. 4- after 4’ a ladder becomes mandatory and atmospheric monitoring becomes mandatory if a hazardous atmosphere could exist. 3- the minimum distance a ladder must be above the protective system (3’). 2- 2’ of clearance between the bottom of your shield/ box and the bottom of the excavation. Spoil piles also need to be set back 2’ from the excavation. 1- every excavation requires a competent person Feel free to reach out to schedule a safety talk, or a competent person class. Jake Ricciuti Jricciuti1@ur.com 412-334-0886
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