ABC-SEMI Southeast Michigan Contractors Issue 3, 2021

12 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. ABCs 1. Always wear your PPE. When you enter the site, make sure you have the PPE you need. PPE is important, it’s your last line of defense should you encounter a hazard on site. Hi-Viz helps make sure you are seen. Safety boots give you grip and protect your feet. Hard hats are easily replaced, but your skull isn’t. It can’t protect you if you don’t wear it. Wear your hard hat, safety boots, safety goggles, and Hi-Viz vest as a minimum, along with any additional PPE required for the task being carried out. 2. Do not start work without an induction. Each site has its unique hazards and work operations. No two sites are the same. Make sure you know what is happening so that you can work safely. Inductions are a legal requirement on every construction site you work on. Your induction is important. It tells you where to sign in, where to go, what to do, and what to avoid. Don’t start work without one. 3. Keep a tidy site. Construction work is messy. Slips and trips might not seem like a major problem compared to other high-risk work happening on the site, but don’t be fooled. According to recent MIOSHA statistics, slips and trips accounted for 30% of specified major injuries on construction sites. Remember to keep your work area tidy throughout your shift to reduce the number of slip and trip hazards. Pay attention to areas such as access and escape routes. 4. Do not put yourself or others at risk. Actions speak louder than words. Especially on construction sites where one wrong move could put you in harm’s way. Set a good example, think safe and act safely on site. You are responsible for your own behavior. Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Make sure you remain safety aware throughout your shift. OF CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY The Construction sites are dangerous places to work. According to Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan Safety Director Ed Hanshaw, if you follow these 10 simple construction site safety rules you should be able to keep yourself, and others, safe. “Every year, thousands of people are unnecessarily injured at work on construction sites,” said Hanshaw. “If you work in construction, safety is not just something you do, it needs to be woven into everything, before you even bid a job you should already have considered the safety needed to com- plete the work to ensure that your team goes home safe and sound each night.”