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Top Ten Safety Hazards of World most Dangerous ☣ Industry #Construction🏗 01 - Noise 02 - Asbestos 03 - Electricity⚡ 04 - Excavations 05 -Moving Objects 06 - Work at Heights 07 - Slips ,Trips & Falls 08 - Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome 09 - Airborne Fibers & Materials ( Dust) 10 - Material Handling Manual/Equipmnt P.S. Why Construction Industry is the most Dangerous ?

~ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 ~ 1. Falls from heights 2. Struck-by hazards (e.g., falling objects, moving equipment) 3. Electrical hazards (e.g., exposed wires, faulty equipment) 4. Caught-in or caught-between hazards (e.g., equipment pinch points, collapsing structures) 5. Hazardous materials exposure (e.g., chemicals, asbestos) 6. Confined spaces (e.g., lack of oxygen, toxic gases) 7. Scaffolding failures or collapses 8. Trenching and excavation hazards (e.g., cave-ins, suffocation) 9. Welding and cutting hazards (e.g., sparks, toxic fumes) 10. Noise exposure 11. Heat stress and dehydration 12. Hand and power tool hazards 13. Fire and explosion hazards 14. Cranes and heavy equipment accidents 15. Unsafe working at heights (e.g., unsecured ladders, inadequate fall protection) 16. Lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage

Before we cut or drill, we scan! Our GPR scanning services help identify hidden hazards like rebar and electrical lines, ensuring a safer worksite for everyone. Trust us to handle your project with the highest safety standards. Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s our commitment. #SafetyFirst #GPRScanning #ConcreteCutting #ConstructionSafety

🌬️ The Impact of High Winds on Scaffold Stability: A Safety Reminder 🌬️ High winds pose a significant threat to scaffold stability, potentially leading to dangerous collapses. Ensuring the safety and integrity of scaffolding structures during windy conditions is crucial. Here's why: 1-Structural Strain: High winds can exert immense pressure on scaffolds, causing structural components to weaken or fail. 2-Loss of Balance: Wind gusts can shift scaffolding, leading to misalignment and instability. 3-Falling Hazards: Tools and materials can be dislodged, posing risks to workers below. Safety Tips: 1-Regularly inspect scaffolding for signs of wear and tear. 2-Secure all components and materials properly. 3-Monitor weather conditions and avoid scaffold use in high winds. Stay Safe! Let’s work together to ensure a secure and hazard-free work environment. #OccupationalSafety #ScaffoldSafety #WindHazards #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety

"What is a confined space? Generally speaking, a confined space is a fully or partially enclosed space that: is not primarily designed or intended for continuous human occupancy has limited or restricted entrance or exit, or a configuration that can complicate first aid, rescue, evacuation, or other emergency response activities can represent a risk for the health and safety of anyone who enters, due to one or more of the following factors: its design, construction, location or atmosphere the materials or substances in it work activities being carried out in it, or the mechanical, process and safety hazards present Confined spaces can be found in almost any workplace. Confined spaces can be below or above ground. A confined space, despite its name, is not necessarily small . Examples of confined spaces include silos, vats, hoppers, utility vaults, tanks, water supply towers, sewers, pipes, access shafts, truck or rail tank cars, aircraft wings, boilers, manholes, pump stations, digesters, manure pits and storage bins. Ditches, wells, and trenches may also be a confined space when access or egress is limited (but they still have “blue sky” above). Barges, shipping containers and fish holds are also considered as possible confined spaces"

EXCAVATION RELATED HAZARD AND PRECAUTION HAZARDS 1. Fall Of The Person 2. Fall Of The Material 3. Collapse Of Edges 4. Flooding 5 .Underground Service (Underground Electric Cable ,Fire Line Water Line Etc ) 6.Lose Ground /Instability 7. Collapse Of Adjustment Structure 8. Dust And Articulated Matter 9. Toxic Gas 10. Hazards Material 11. Fire Explosion 12. In Proper Communication 13. In Proper Access And Egress 14. In Proper Material Lifting In Ground 15. Severe Weather Condition 16.Poor Lighting 17 . Poor Ventilation 18. Snake &Scorpio 19. Noise 20. Vibration Precaution 1.PTW(Permit To Work )/Risk Assessments 2. Hard Barricading With Scaffolding &Warning Singes Boards 3.Utility Location By Site Map ,Metal Detector ,Cable Detector 4. Soil Analyses 5. Proper Access &Egress 6.Gas Testing (AGT) 7.Safety Training Related Excavation 8. Sloping Benching Shoring 9. Equipment Inspection 10. Proper Communication 11. Stop Work In Adverse Weather Condition 12.Ventilection / Forced Fan 13. Dust Control 14. Proper Lifting 15. Proper Lighting 16. ERP ( Emergence Rescue Plan ) 17. Necessary Person Protective Equipment 18. Proper House Keeping

Don’t Get Caught in the Trenches! OSHA’s Rules on Trenching & Excavation Remember This Rule! 5-4-3-2-1 Rule: 5️⃣ Any trench over 5 feet must be protected from a cave-in. A competent person can make the decision that a protective system is needed if under 5 feet. 4️⃣ Remember the ladder: Any trench greater than 4 feet must have a ladder for exit and egress. 3️⃣ Remember that the ladder must extend at least 3 feet out of the trench in order to allow for easy access. 2️⃣ Don’t forget to keep all spoil piles at least 2 feet back from the excavation or trench. 1️⃣ One competent person must be onsite at all times to determine any hazards and to control or eliminate those hazards

Excavation can be hazardous if not managed correctly. To ensure safety and prevent accidents, here are essential precautions to follow (as suggested by Occupational Safety and Health Administration): ✅ Know where underground utilities are located before digging. ✅ Keep excavated soil (spoils) and other materials at least 2 feet (0.61 meters) from trench edges. ✅ Keep heavy equipment away from trench edges. ✅ Identify any equipment or activities that could affect trench stability. ✅ Test for atmospheric hazards such as low oxygen, hazardous fumes, and toxic gases when workers are more than 4 feet deep. ✅ Inspect trenches at the start of each shift. ✅ Inspect trenches following a rainstorm or other water intrusion. ✅ Inspect trenches after any occurrence that could have changed conditions in the trench. ✅ Do not work under suspended or raised loads and materials. ✅ Ensure that personnel wear high-visibility or other suitable clothing when exposed to vehicular traffic. #excavation #constructionsafety #workerssafety #quality #construction #machinery #qms #ehs #buildstreet

What are some of the most common permit required confined spaces? Confined spaces include, but are not limited to, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, pipelines, etc. #confinedspace #confinedspacetraining #oshacompliance #construction #safetyfirst #safety #safetyandhealth #constructionsafety

Trench Safety: Don’t Be Fooled by Soil that Looks Stable When working in a trench, your eyes can deceive you. Soil that appears to be stable could actually be saturated with water or susceptible to nearby vibration from the job site and could collapse. Don’t be fooled: do a careful visual inspection of the soils before and during trench work. Be alert and be safer. #TrenchSafety #Safety #ConstructionSafety #TrenchProtection #OSHA #TrenchSafety #ExcavationSafety #TrenchInstability #NationalSoilSurveyCenter Brayman Construction Corporation