Construction Focus Four Hazards QuickCard (OSHA 3216)

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   • QUICK
   • TM
   • Top Four
   • Construction Hazards
   • The top four causes of construction fatalities are:
   • Falls, Struck-By, Caught-In/Between and Electrocutions.
   • Prevent Falls
   • Wear and use personal fall arrest equipment.
   • Install and maintain perimeter protection.
   • Cover and secure floor openings and label floor opening covers.
   • Use ladders and scaffolds safely.
   • Prevent Struck-By
   • Never position yourself between moving and fixed objects.
   • Wear high-visibility clothes near equipment/vehicles.
   • Prevent Caught-In/Between
   • Never enter an unprotected trench or excavation 5 feet or deeper without an adequate protective system in place; some trenches under 5 feet deep may also need such a system.
   • Make sure the trench or excavation is protected either by sloping, shoring, benching or trench shield systems.
   • Prevent Electrocutions
   • Locate and identify utilities before starting work.
   • Look for overhead power lines when operating any equipment.
   • Maintain a safe distance away from power lines; learn the safe distance requirements.
   • Do not operate portable electric tools unless they are grounded or double insulated.
   • Use ground-fault circuit interrupters for protection.
   • Be alert to electrical hazards when working with ladders, scaffolds or other platforms.
   • Occupational
   • Safety and Health
   • Administration
   • U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA
   • OSHA 3216-6N-06
   • For more complete information: