Safety doesn’t stop, even during the holiday season. Here are some of the best tips and tricks to stay safe and healthy on the job.
Day 1: How to protect workers from chemical and toxic substance exposure in the workplace
Learn how to protect workers from hazardous substances like dust, solvents, and mold on construction sites. Explore OSHA guidelines, common toxins, and effective strategies for reducing exposure, including PPE, engineering controls, and workplace practices to ensure safety.
Day 2: Why safety culture should be a priority for worker retention
Discover how prioritizing workplace safety can boost employee retention, job satisfaction, and morale. Learn how a strong safety culture reduces turnover, enhances productivity, and fosters trust within organizations, leading to long-term success.
Day 3: Hand injuries on the job: Prevention and safety tips for construction workers
Hand injuries are common in construction, affecting hundreds of thousands of workers each year. Learn about the types of hand injuries, their costs, and effective prevention strategies, including proper PPE, training, and safety protocols based on OSHA’s hierarchy of controls.
Day 4: Strategies to boost construction worker safety on roadways
Learn effective strategies to improve construction zone safety, including speed management, stricter penalties, and public awareness campaigns. Discover how states are working to protect construction workers from high-risk traffic environments, reduce accidents, and ensure safer roadways for all.
Day 5: The dangers of carbon monoxide exposure
Learn the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, its causes, symptoms, and how to protect yourself and your family. Discover essential safety tips like proper ventilation, CO detectors, and regular appliance maintenance to prevent CO exposure.
Day 6: Top 10 OSHA violations every construction site should avoid
Discover the top 10 most common OSHA violations in construction and how to avoid them. From fall protection to machine guarding, learn how to ensure workplace safety, prevent fines, and protect your workers from serious injuries.
Day 7: Trench cave-ins: A danger zone
Trench cave-ins are one of the most dangerous risks on construction sites. Learn about the causes of trench collapses and how to prevent them with proper sloping, shoring, trench boxes, and more. Discover key safety guidelines to protect workers and avoid fatal accidents.
Day 8: Essential guidelines for preventing electrical hazards
Electrical hazards are a leading cause of accidents on construction sites. Learn about the most common risks—such as electric shock, burns, and fires—and discover key prevention strategies like risk assessments, training, and safety measures to ensure worker safety and reduce injuries.
Day 9: Ensuring crane safety: How the NCCCO leverages technology to minimize risks
Explore how the NCCCO is enhancing crane safety in the construction industry through innovative technologies like proximity sensors, load management systems, and fatigue monitoring. Learn how these advancements are reducing risks and improving safety standards on job sites.
Day 10: Fatigue and safety in construction: How to combat workplace exhaustion
Fatigue is a major safety risk in high-risk industries like construction, leading to accidents, injuries, and productivity loss. Learn effective strategies to combat fatigue, including optimizing schedules, recognizing signs of exhaustion, and using technology to monitor workers’ health for a safer, more efficient workplace.
Day 11: Top 10 workplace safety hazards
Explore the critical importance of safety culture in the construction industry, highlighting common hazards like falls, heavy machinery accidents, electrical risks, and more. Learn how strict safety protocols, training, and hazard awareness can protect workers and reduce injuries on construction sites.
Day 12: The proper lifting technique that keeps construction workers safe
Avoid workplace injuries with proper lifting techniques in construction. Learn key steps for safe lifting, how to protect your back, and exercises to strengthen muscles, ensuring long-term health and reduced downtime on the job.
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