Two Building Safety Problems In The Industry
When I started working in construction in the late 1970s,
safety never seem to be a big concern and as a result of that, I
suffered an injury to my hands that I would have to live with for the
rest of my life. Here are the top three building safety problems in the
construction industry.
1. Ladders
Ladders are one of the number one building safety problems in the
construction industry. The biggest problem being, the proper use of the
ladders. I have seen ladders used for scaffolding and planks to walk on.
I have seen ladders positioned on insecure or slippery surfaces. If you
don't know how to use a ladder properly, read the instructions that are
provided with the ladder. If no instructions are provided with the
latter, ask your construction foreman or building superintendent for
information or help with ladder safety.
2. Protective Eyewear
There are plenty of different types of eye wear protection available
today. They come in all different shapes sizes and colors and if you're
interested in looking cool, there's a good chance that you will be able
to find a wild pair of safety glasses to protect your precious eyes. You
might not need to wear them all the time, but if you're doing any
repairs or construction that might create a problem for your eyes, you
should always wear protective eyewear.
I don't need to make this article any longer than it should be. There
are hundreds of safety issues in the construction industry, however, if
you could just focus on these two and get your fellow workers on the
safety bandwagon, this article would be worth the time that I spent
writing it.