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Introduction Have you ever been to a construction site? Have you seen the movement of large conveyer belts carrying hanging blocks of stones and concrete? Well, a construction site (sometimes referred to as building sites) come in all sizes and shapes ranging from a home’s conservatory conversion to a large construction compound. However, it does not matter how small or big the project is, the potential risks that people working on the said sites face remain the same. In most cases, falling stones, conveyer belt breakage, electric shocks, falling from heights, deafening sounds, crumbling roof, piercing nails, and many more-just to mention but a few. Nonetheless, every person working in a construction site is expected to return home safely. That means, you are to stay safe while working and avoid injuries as much as possible. Now, the big issue is: what are some of the awesome tips for keeping safe on a construction site? Well, if the above has been concern, then worry no more as this article unveils some good news for you. In this regard, the following are some eminent ways of staying safe while working in a construction site: #1. Always have your head and feet protected As stated in the introductory section, most of the accidents that occur at a construction site are due to falling objects and stepping on sharp objects. Therefore, you need to stay safe by wearing the right protective gear, such as safety protective boots and a hard hat. Some people may think that wearing large yellow or blue hard hat is just a great fashion and fun, but the truth of the matter is that the said equipment can really be the difference between death and life on a construction site. #2. Be vigilant of large heavy vehicles on a construction site It is sad to report that every year in the United Kingdom, approximately ten people die within a construction site when they were struck by heavy vehicles. In addition, there are hundreds and thousands of injuries caused by heavy vehicle drivers on a construction site. Therefore, in order to stay safe at this vicinity, you are advised to stay away from these vehicles when they are in motion lest you run the risk of being injured or killed. #3. Be aware of your surroundings It is a wise idea to always stay alert and know what is going on around where you are working following mandatory signs. A lot of accidents happen on a construction/building site when workers are not aware of the potential hazards surrounding them. Therefore, you are advised to be on your guard against failing objects that can land on you. #4. Always maintain your working tools Any building site require the use of power tools. These can be the source of injuries and fatalities if they fail to work. For instance, breakage of conveyer belt can be fatal if it lands on a person. Therefore, it is important to check that your tools are working properly, in a good condition, and that safety guards are working properly. Conclusion The list of tips for keeping safe while working on a construction site(s) is just endless. However, if you follow the aforementioned options keenly, then the issue related to injuries and fatalities on such sites will be no more. Therefore, stay safe by following the above tips.
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