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With temperatures hitting their summer highs, ensuring the safety of your construction workers becomes a top priority. But what can you do? Workers in the heat will need adequate shade and extra breaks. Sometimes, crew leaders can send some team members to work in less hot areas of a structure. By implementing such administrative controls—adjusting work schedules and relocating workers—contractors can minimize the risk of heat-related incidents. Fundamentally, preparing for the heat means being flexible and taking proactive steps to keep workers safe. Here are 15 ideas you can put into practice today. Identify your high-priority job sites by their potential for heat exposure. Hold biweekly meetings with supervisors. Provide cooling liners for helmets. Distribute electrolyte packets. Work earlier in the day. Rotate work areas. Rotate tasks. Provide training. Keep on top of the weather. Ban energy drinks. Have heat programs and plans. Talk with the GC/CM. Talk with the other trades. Monitor the heat index. Bring in more eyes. Managing job site safety during the summer requires a combination of proactive planning, effective communication and a commitment to prioritizing the welfare of workers. By implementing practical measures, employers can create safe and productive work environments. They can navigate the challenges of the summer heat with confidence and ensure their most valuable assets — their workers — remain protected. --AWCI Click here to read more about the 15 ideas above.
With temperatures hitting their summer highs, ensuring the safety of your construction workers becomes a top priority. But what can you do?
Workers in the heat will need adequate shade and extra breaks. Sometimes, crew leaders can send some team members to work in less hot areas of a structure. By implementing such administrative controls—adjusting work schedules and relocating workers—contractors can minimize the risk of heat-related incidents.
Fundamentally, preparing for the heat means being flexible and taking proactive steps to keep workers safe. Here are 15 ideas you can put into practice today.
Identify your high-priority job sites by their potential for heat exposure.
Managing job site safety during the summer requires a combination of proactive planning, effective communication and a commitment to prioritizing the welfare of workers.
By implementing practical measures, employers can create safe and productive work environments. They can navigate the challenges of the summer heat with confidence and ensure their most valuable assets — their workers — remain protected. --AWCI
Click here to read more about the 15 ideas above.