Safety tips for construction workers

The facts speak for themselves. Falling from heights is the main cause of death in the construction industry. One of the best ways to prevent these accidents is to provide training on how to be safer at work. Here are some on-the-job tips that can help you prevent falls in the workplace.

Choosing the right ladder: Choosing a ladder that is tall enough and made of suitable materials is very important for work safety. For example, if you will work near any electrical components, you must choose a fiberglass ladder. You also want to have the right type of ladder. Sometimes, an ordinary stepladder can accomplish this job. Other times, you need a telescopic ladder. Workers often find adjustable ladders convenient because they can be used as stepladders or extension ladders. There is also a new ladder, a three-in-one (combination) ladder. The combined ladder is light in weight and can be safely used as an inclined ladder, step ladder or extension ladder. By equipping you and all your materials with the right type of ladder with the right weight class, you and your team will be safer at work.

Use the equipment correctly: We always recommend that you follow the "belt buckle" rule, which means you should fasten the belt buckle firmly between the side rails. When your body exceeds this point, the ladder may become unstable. In addition, you should never stand on top beams or roof covers, and you should maintain three points of contact when climbing ladders. 

Take the right precautions: When it comes to basic precautions, always choose high-quality equipment. Before use, make sure to check the ladder, regardless of the initial quality of the equipment, to check for signs of damage. When working, avoid unnecessary risks. However, if the completion of the task requires risk, please be extra careful and try to minimize the risk as much as possible.

Choose safety: We will regularly see images of "failure" in the ladder on social media. Nevertheless, despite the inherent dangers in these photos and videos, many commenters sneered at them or praised the "creativeness" of people doing dangerous jobs. Although some of these unstable photos may be humorous, it is important to remember the dangers of using ladders unsafely. If it is considered that getting the job done quickly is more important than getting the job done safely, then making any progress in the industry will be challenging. Contractors need to find a balance between these two dichotomy so that their team can return home safely after a hard day's work. 

The safety dynamics of changing the use of ladders on construction sites began with contractors and subcontractors. If construction companies start to actively follow these four tips, the number of ladder injuries will decrease.