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Avoiding Excavation Hazards

Cave-ins and other similar excavation hazards account for a major number of accidents reported in the construction industry. The construction industry on its own does not lack any number of chores that are highly hazardous. So, working in the construction can be especially dangerous. Each and every job related to the construction industry has a whole list of hazards and potential hazards that one must avoid. This is the case with excavations as well. Workers who work in trenches and other excavation sites may face a number of potentially fatal hazards like cave-ins. However, OSHA says that pre-planning can really help prevent any accidents that may occur while trenching. Here are a few ways to stay safe while working on an excavation project: 1.Start by evaluating the soil conditions and then selecting the necessary, appropriate protective systems. 2.Make sure the protective systems are constructed in accordance with the OSHA standards. 3.Check with the electric and gas utilities to se

Personal Protective Equipment - An Employer's Best Friend

Most employers usually adhere to the rules and conduct for the required assessment procedures. Furthermore, the various PPE requirements are identified and the employees are trained. Yet, workers fail to understand the importance of PPE and its use. However, this lack of awareness, often leads to injury and even death. So how do employers get their workers to wear the assigned PPE? For starters, it's definitely not an easy task. But, there are certain things an employer can do to promote the use of PPE in hazardous environments. Firstly, the employer must make his or her employees understand the need for personal protective equipment. Furthermore, they need to make the workers understand that they in fact, have a certain level of control over their own safety. Secondly, employers have to get their employees to think about safety on a daily basis. This can be accomplished by conducting regular on-site safety training programs. More so, safety signs can also be placed throughout the