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Unprotected holes in the floor, deck, or roof have been responsible for a number of very serious injuries. Yet, through planning and personal attention, falls through openings under foot are very easy to prevent.
Any moving equipment, such as skip loaders, back hoes, trenchers, cranes, hi-lifts, trucks, you name it should be respected and avoided. Don't just assume that the operator sees you. You could wind up injured or worse. And don't depend on hearing a horn or an alarm to warn you that moving equipment is near. You may not be able to hear equipment's alarm over other construction noise.
What can you do to avoid injuries in your workplace by wearing the proper safety foot wear? Keep in mind, there are several issues to consider when choosing the proper safety footwear.
America is a 24-hour a day, seven-day a week society. This results in many workers working shifts other than the normal hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This leads to problems with worker safety and health in the short and long term. However, you can reduce the impact of working shift work. You can take the measures you need to improve worker performance and safety. The trick is to understand what to do and have a plan to successfully deal with the stress of shift work.
Hard hats have become a common tool in the workplace to prevent injuries to workers on the job. Since their first use during the 1930s, many changes to the hats have improved the protection they provide.