Construction
Each day, construction workers perform tasks that expose them to serious injury. These include the tools they use and the heights they work from. But that’s not everything. Please see the information below for ways to help keep your employees safe on your construction site.
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Fall Prevention
Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death each year in the construction industry. Fall protection devices and gear provide added protection to your employees who are working from heights.
Construction Fall Protection
Ladder Safety
Another leading cause of injury and death in construction is the misuse of ladders. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that 8-in-10 construction injuries treated in the nation’s emergency rooms, involve ladders.
Ladder Chart
Construction Site General Safety
Fall prevention and proper ladder use are two key aspects of workplace safety at a construction site. Safe use of equipment is just as critical. Other job site safety concerns include:
Construction Emergency Medical Services Plan.docx
Top 10 Dos and Don'ts for Roofing Work
Construction Safety Videos
You can share these videos with your crew as part of your safety training.
Dump Trucks: Don’t Dump Safety
Additional Information and Publications
From agriculture and construction to wildfire and young workers, Cal/OSHA provides many educational materials and resources.
Cal/OSHA Publications