The company's safety protocols and procedures ensure that everyone visiting or working on the construction site can do so safely, and include the following:
• Adhering to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations for safety and health standards.
• Using approved personal protective equipment such as hard hats, eye protection, gloves, and respiratory protection.
• Rigorously inspecting tools and equipment before use to make sure they are in good condition.
• Ensuring that all scaffolding is assembled properly, is secure, and meets all OSHA standards.
• Implementing appropriate traffic control measures to keep everyone safe around heavy machinery and other vehicles.
• Establishing safe work practices with daily inspections of the work site to identify potential hazards.
• Providing frequent training to ensure employees are knowledgeable of safety protocols.
• Appointing a designated Safety Officer who is responsible for overseeing all aspects of safety onsite.
• Developing a formal action plan for responding to emergencies or accidents if they occur.
Tips for maintaining safety standards in construction include:
• Encouraging communication between contractors, subcontractors, employees, visitors, etc., to help identify risks or potential issues that may arise throughout the project.
• Regularly reviewing safety protocols with both workers and management to ensure everyone knows what their responsibilities are when it comes to staying safe on the job site.
• Training workers on how to use tools safely and correctly as well as how to handle hazardous materials responsibly.
• Keeping up with industry trends in safety technology such as machine guarding systems or fall protection devices so you can be sure you’re using the best solutions available for your particular projects.
• Establishing an effective system for reporting unsafe conditions or behaviors so they can be immediately addressed and corrected if necessary.