Cogbill Safety Tuesday January 19th, 2021
Scaffolding: When not properly built or used, the potential for falls and collapse are high.
Ladders and Stairways: Slips, trips, and falls are a major source of construction injuries.
Trenching: Trench collapses causes dozens of fatalities and hundreds of injuries each year.
Cranes: The most common crane injuries are a worker being struck by an overhead load or caught within the crane’s swing radius.
Hazard Communication: Failure to have or being able to read a Material Safety Data Sheet can have the potential to mishandle chemicals and cause chemical burns, respiratory problems, fires and explosions.
Forklifts: Exceeding the maximum load or recommended speed can cause a turnover, which accounts for a large portion of forklift injuries and deaths.
PPE: Not using or improper use of PPE can cause serious injury to skin, head, ears, feet, and more.