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Understanding how to identify and manage construction dangers

On Behalf of | Nov 4, 2021 | Construction Accidents |

Operating a company in the construction industry in California requires you to be proactive. Understanding potential construction site hazards is essential if you want to ensure your contractors or subcontractors don’t suffer a personal injury.

Avoiding construction site hazards is essential

It’s crucial for you to have safe working conditions when your employees work on a project. Several hazards can pose a risk when new construction is being performed.

  1. One of the first hazards is unfamiliarity with an area. Having new contractors work on a job site without being appropriately introduced to safety protocols may cause problems, resulting in them getting seriously hurt.
  2. Another potential construction danger to a subcontractor or contractor is working on your site when they are untrained. It is crucial to have them become familiar with equipment and machinery and make sure each device has been thoroughly tested. If any damaged tools are discovered, replacing them with new ones is crucial to complete.
  3. It can be dangerous for your employees to work in an environment where new construction is occurring. Having employees wear proper safety gear when they’re working on your job site is critical. Taking this action may likely save them from getting hit in the head and injured or slipping and falling. Ensuring they are wearing proper attire, like nonslip boots and hardhats, can help avoid these types of accidents from occurring.

Maintaining protective insurance coverage

Doing all you can to avoid your construction workers from getting hurt may still result in a personal injury occurring. Protecting your business with the appropriate insurance coverage and carrying general liability insurance is essential. Carrying workers’ compensation insurance is also important as it can pay for an employee’s medical bills.

Being responsible for the work environment associated with new construction can be the difference between having your employees stay safe or suffering from a personal injury.

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