Construction sites can be a dangerous place to work—resulting in over 100,000 injuries and hundreds of fatalities per year. Therefore, to protect the men and women who serve under you, you need to be not only reactive but proactive when it comes to noticing and addressing potential problems. This involves making sure all employees are properly trained and that all parts of your machinery—from the winches to the alternators—are in optimal condition. The guide below looks closer at precautions to take. 

How to Uphold Safety on Your Construction Site

1. Make Safety Training a Top Priority

Everyone from the highest-ranking foreman to each new hire should have proper safety training that covers both company-specific practices and materials from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. This includes being issued special safety equipment as well as information on how to use them for maximum effect. Workers who will be operating heavy machinery like bulldozers, cranes, and forklifts should also be certified to use them. Retraining should be required as the industry evolves and standards are updated.

2. Focus on Documentation

By having your workers not only provide evidence of their training but also meticulously write down when they’ve completed inspections or performed repairs, you reduce the risk of miscommunication between individuals and departments. In addition, you protect yourself against liability issues. Furthermore, equip workers with headsets or walkie-talkies so they can relay important messages quickly, such as equipment malfunctions. 

3. Service All Heavy Machinery

Modern-day machines do the work that no one person or even a team could do without them—lifting beams and scooping up dirt that might weigh a ton or more. However, these processes naturally put wear on these tools. If there is a problem, you want to notice it sometime other than when you’re in the middle of using it. Therefore, check the tires are full, all the fluids are filled and changed as directed by the manufacturer, and that all winch motors are cleaned regularly. Take note of anything unusual. For example, engine stalling or flickering lights on your forklift or bulldozer might mean a problem with the alternator.

When you need servicing and maintenance for heavy-duty equipment, let Eubanks Auto Electric in De Kalb, TX, help. Whether it’s your alternator, starter, or winch that is in need of repair, they bring over 60 years of experience to every job. If it’s not fixable, they also offer a selection of new alternators and other parts. Learn more about these options on their website, read satisfied client reviews on Google, and then call (903) 667-2081 to make an appointment.