#constructionhazards

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Wouldn’t it be nice if construction were a completely risk-free venture? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. There are many construction safety hazards to avoid, hazards that can result in injury, claims against your business, and more. Here are some of the most common hazards to help you keep your workers safe: 📌 Falls from great heights 📌 Excavation/trench collapse 📌 Scaffolding or ladder collapse 📌 Electrical hazards, both shock, and arc flash 📌 Not using proper personal protective equipment 📌 Injury caused by repetitive motion 📌 Hearing damage caused by exposure to loud noise https://qoo.ly/3eeahe

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The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is continuously growing. Here are the potential hazards for workers in construction: ◾Falls (from heights) ◾Trench collapse ◾Scaffold collapse ◾Electric shock and arc flash/arc blast ◾Failure to use proper personal protective equipment ◾Repetitive motion injuries

[fallprotectiondistributorsllc]

Here are the potential hazards for workers in construction: ◾Falls (from heights) ◾Trench collapse ◾Scaffold collapse ◾Electric shock and arc flash/arc blast ◾Failure to use proper personal protective equipment ◾Repetitive motion injuries https://qoo.ly/37criw

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Asbestos – the hidden health risk of home renovations

A survey conducted earlier this year by a Canadian bank found that nearly 40 per cent of British Columbia (B.C.) homeowners were planning on renovating their homes. And while that’s great news for the construction industry, it’s important to be aware of the health dangers that asbestos-containing building materials in older homes pose to contractors and their crew.

Asbestos is a major hazard for construction workers renovating or demolishing older homes. Exposure can lead to a number of diseases and problems later in life. If the right precautions are taken, the number of people affected would drop drastically. Take a look at this article for more info.