It’s critical that employees at construction services maintain workplace safety to protect themselves, their equipment, and the job site. This requires setting appropriate regulations and following protocols to encourage safe machinery operation and appropriate workplace attire. Below are three pieces of advice to help protect your crew on the job.

How to Remain Safe on a Construction Site

1. Use Hearing Protection

Job sites contain many hazards that can affect your hearing. Heavy equipment such as loaders, bulldozers, and steamrollers produce loud noises, which can damage the eardrums and lead to hearing loss over time. Protect your staff by ensuring everyone wears hearing protection such as ear plugs or ear muffs on the job. 

2. Enforce Uniforms

Many construction services require all staff to wear uniforms to protect themselves. It’s imperative to enforce uniforms—including shirts with long sleeves and pants—to deflect debris and equipment sparks. Wearing steel-toed boots and hard hats can protect against falling objects. Consider adding reflective vests to the uniform policy to improve visibility at night. 

3. Provide Safety Training

Maintaining continued education is critical for all construction staff. Require everyone to go through training every few years to make sure they know how to run heavy machinery and use any equipment on the job site. This promotes workplace safety and helps protect your most essential assets: the team, your equipment, and the client’s property.

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