Safety Tips For Construction Workers

Employers have an obligation to undertake measures that ensure a safe and hazard-free workplace. This includes everything from making sure that employees are provided with the necessary training to ensuring that workers are provided with proper safety equipment. After all, an unsafe construction worksite can have a tremendous impact because these kinds of risky practices often lead to a worker being injured. No one wants to become one of the workers that are injured on-the-job every seven seconds.

And while every employer has a duty to keep workers safe, construction workers can also undertake actions to help keep themselves safe.

What Workplace Safety Tips Should Every Construction Worker Know?

The safest workplace environments are those where construction workers try to identify potential workplace hazards while also undertaking safety measures while going about a daily routine. Workers can help maintain safety in a workplace environment by implementing actions such as:

• Attending provided trainings. Make sure you are familiar with your equipment and workplace safety procedures. One of the best ways to do this is to attend your scheduled trainings and look at any handouts provided.
• Always utilize provided safety equipment such as a hardhat, goggles, gloves, etc. The safety gear that you are provided can only protect you if you actually use it. Always use your provided safety equipment even if you are only going into a worksite for a short period of time.
• Inspect gear and equipment each time you use it. Whether your workplace tools are assigned exclusively to you or are shared with your coworkers, you should always take a look at your gear and equipment before beginning a workday to make sure it’s in the same condition as the last time you used it.
• Dressing for your workplace. Wear layers of appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements and pay attention to whether the weather forecast calls for cold weather, extreme heat, or rain.
• Avoiding drugs and alcohol before and during work. Using any kind of mind-altering substance in the context of a construction zone sounds like a terrible idea – and it is. In addition to the fact that this kind of behavior increases the chances of making a mistake at work, this is not the kind of accusation you want to have to overcome if you happen to become injured in circumstances you aren’t responsible for.

What Compensation May Injured Construction Workers Pursue? 

The good news is that anyone who becomes injured at work during the course of employment is generally entitled to pursue workers’ compensation benefits for injuries sustained, and that includes construction workers. There are many situations in which an injured employee here in the Sunshine State is limited to a workers’ compensation claim. However, under certain circumstances, an injured employee might be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against an employer or a negligent third party. The best way to determine your legal options is to reach out to a legal team experienced in both workers’ compensation and personal injury lawsuits such as the knowledgeable attorneys at Payer & Associates.

As the Miami workers’ compensation attorneys at Payer & Associates, we have helped many injured parties over the years and we offer the legal experience you can depend on to help you maximize your options. Begin by contacting us today.

Resource:

nsc.org/work-safety/tools-resources/infographics/workplace-injuries

https://www.payerandassociates.com/workers-compensation-misconceptions/