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HOW BEST TO PROTECT YOUR CREW MEMBERS ON THE GROUND
Experts Offer Insights, Tips, Strategies to Help Keep Your Crews Protected From Struck-By Accidents, More
By Lucy Perry
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Construction workers on the ground are some of the most vulnerable. Annually, struck-by accidents account for many construction-related fatalities. Falling objects, equipment crushes and rollovers are among the causes. Whether it’s road building, commercial construction or utility installation, visibility and attention are keys to crew safety on the job site.
OSHA is currently focusing on the “Fatal Four” leading causes of fatalities on the construction site and struck-by deaths are one of them. Falling materials and loads, equipment operator blind spots, an operator exiting equipment in gear or not setting the brakes or wheel chocks, equipment rollovers and equipment not locked out during maintenance are the top struck-by contributors.
“Construction is an inherently dangerous profession,” said Caterpillar dealer Cleveland Brothers. “From minor to severe injuries, the safety of your employees is critical. Practicing proper health and safety on the job site will do more than protect workers and the public. The right processes and procedures will also benefit your business by helping you.”
Situational awareness and attention are crucial when working around heavy machinery.
Keeping construction workers safe on the ground starts with establishing and enforcing standard operating procedures.Safety With Integrity
Chris Galloway of US Hammer believes every decision you make on a job site, especially on the roadway, should be based on the question, “does this increase or lessen the integrity of our safety?” If you’re constantly asking this question, he said, then you’re already well on the way to sustaining a safe work environment.
“In the case of roadway construction, it’s that much more important to do everything you can to ensure the safety of your team because there are so many other factors you can’t easily control,” he said. “But most of all, don’t shy away from making long-term investments that will take some of the load off your crew. Working smarter is never a bad thing — it frees you up for more challenging tasks.”
And every decision that takes your team off the side of the road and lets them recharge should be seen as an achievement in your efforts to run a safe and thoughtful construction company.
Cleveland Brothers advises contractors to stay compliant. “Safety is a requirement in construction,” said the company. “It’s enforced by OSHA. A proactive approach to safety will help you avoid fines and other penalties.”
Second, respond more quickly to incidents, which the company said, “can happen even in controlled environments.” Having processes established and safety equipment readily available helps workers more quickly respond to limit damage and injury.
Lastly, preserve your bottom line, urged Cleveland Brothers. “Construction accidents can cause costly damage to property and equipment. Creating and maintaining a safe work environment will help you avoid incidents, keeping profits higher and protecting your reputation.” NIOSH suggests contractors develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive safety and training program in the workers’ primary language and at the appropriate literacy level. The institute believes targeted training should focus on the operator’s visual limits of the specific equipment being used on the site and be provided to both equipment operators and any workers required to work on foot near the equipment blind areas. NIOSH advises that standard operating procedures minimize exposure of workers on foot to moving construction vehicles and equipment. The SOP also should include daily pre-work safety meetings to discuss the work to be performed, safety hazards, safe work procedures as well as the method of communicating changes in the work plan.
It’s All in the Pre-Planning
Travelers Insurance comments that preplanning and safe work practices can help contractors minimize injuries and fatalities see SAFETY page 102
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