Construction sites can be a very dangerous place. Sure we all think we have the common sense to ensure the safety of ourselves and those around us. But we don't. Check out these ten construction safety tips to keep you and your employees safe on the job! Information about construction recycling can be found at http://www.magsep.com/.

1. Top 10 Construction
Safety Tips
Courtesy of an article written by John Meola and other
online sources

2. U.S. Work Injury Facts
• Number of fatal work related injuries:
• 6,217 in 1992
• 5,534 in 2002
• 4690 in 2010
• Top 3 states for work injuries:
• Texas= 461
• California= 326
• Florida= 225

3. On Job Safety Tips
• Getting on and off equipment
• First check your gloves and boots
• Clean off mud before climbing
• Use “high grip” gloves
• Never jump from a machine
• Loading and unloading equipment
• Make sure centered on ramps
• Allow enough room to maneuver
• Use a spotter for guidance
• Check trailer deck, clearances, and stability
• Review lock-out/tag-out plan

4. On Job Safety Tips Continued
• People crowding the work area
• Coordinate with foreman to ensure people stand away from
certain areas
• Use horn when ready to start and stop work so people know to
stand back
• Machine swing radius
• Rope off the swing radius around a machine
• Secure swing area if needed
• Use spotter to keep people clear
• Operation on slopes
• Know the limits of the machines

5. On Job Safety Tips Continued
• Overhead and buried obstructions
• Know your surroundings
• Stand clear of electric lines, water, sewer, gas, etc.
• Mark and warn of overhead lines or clearances
• Backing
• Back up alarms on construction machinery
• Check machine perimeter before moving
• Use spotter if vision is impaired
• Wide angle mirrors are helpful
• Cameras and alarms can be helpful

6. On Job Safety Tips Continued
• Machine Upset
• Use seat belts or harnesses
• Understand a machines stability characteristics
• Instability or loss of load
• Using machines for purpose only
• Don’t try to create new applications
• Lock-out and tag-out
• Any raised material load is subject to LOTO
• Pinch points on a machine must be identified and protected
• Review manufacturing directions