THINK SAFETY CONSTRUCTION

Wear Protective Gear

• Hard Hat• Construction Boots • Safety Vest• Safety Glasses• Sunscreen• No Tank Tops or Shorts• Hearing Protection

Trades

• BRICKLAYER• PLUMBER • CARPENTER • BOILERMAKER • ROOFER • FRAMER • ELECTRICIAN • CABINETMAKER • PAINTER • MILLWRIGHT

Potential Hazards

• Electric shock from unsafe machinery conditions while working around electric

• Falls from ladders, rooftops, or cluttered floors• Cuts from saws or other sharp tools• Hazardous materials such as asbestos• Materials that emit dangerous fumes such as paint

and/or solvents.

Have a Safety Plan

• Know where the nearest hospital is

• Report potential hazards to supervisors

• Safety sheets for all chemicals

• Emergency numbers available

• Medical information on employees

• Be in compliance

Electric Shock

• Make sure hands are dry

• Where rubber shoes

• Do not stand in water

• Use wooden or rubber handled tools

Falls from Ladders

• Check ladder

• Secure ladder

• Wear rubber shoes

• Keep work area clear

Cuts from Tools

Hazardous Chemicals & Materials

• Wear mask when necessary

• Have materials in open area

• Read labels and safety material

• Do not mix chemicals

• Do not use chemicals without a label

• Check expiration dates

Unsecured oxygen cylinders

Secure & Separate Chemicals

• Stand cylinders straight

• Keep separate from propane

• Locked and secure

OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Inception in 1971• Working with employers and employees to create

better working environments• Cut workplace fatalities by more than 60 %• Occupational injury and illness rates by 40 %. • 2005, OSHA has more than 2,220 employees,

including 1,100 inspectors • Have a safety plan• Know where the nearest hospital is• Be in compliance

EMERGENCY NOTICE:

If you have an EMERGENCY

(EX: to report a fatality or imminent life threatening situation) –

Please contact our toll free number immediately:1-800-321-OSHA (6742)... TTY 1-877-889-5627