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title: Construction Safety- Safe Practices 2 - CCS Construction Staffing
description: "Physical health and safety: • Report to work rested and physically fit to perform your job. • Intoxicants and illicit drugs are not permitted – cause for disciplinary action. • Bend your knees, and keep your back nearly straight when lifting. Leg muscles, not your back, should do the work. • Get help with heavy… Read More »"
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# [Construction Safety- Safe Practices 2 - CCS Construction Staffing](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2017/07/18/construction-safety-safe-practices-2)

 Written by [matttelmanik](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/author/matttelmanik) | Jul 18, 2017 2:43:39 PM

Physical health and safety:  
 • Report to work rested and physically fit to perform your job.  
 • Intoxicants and illicit drugs are not permitted – cause for disciplinary action.  
 • Bend your knees, and keep your back nearly straight when lifting. Leg muscles, not your back, should do the work.  
 • Get help with heavy or bulky materials to avoid dropping load or getting thrown off-balance.

Personal protective equipment and proper clothing:  
 • Wear clothing suitable for the weather and your work. Torn or loose clothing, cuffs, or neckwear can be hazardous.  
 • Jewelry (rings, bracelets, neck chains, etc.) should not be worn.  
 • Special safety equipment is provided for your protection. Use when required. Keep in good condition, and report loss or damage immediately.  
 • Wear approved safety footwear suitable for your trade.  
 • Use gloves, aprons or other suitable skin protection when handling rough materials, chemicals, hot or cold objects. Replace if worn.

Fire safety:  
 • Locate gas, power and water sources before starting work. Contact utility companies.  
 • “No Smoking” signs stand guard near fire dangers. Obey them – always!  
 • Know location and use of fire extinguishing equipment and how to give fire alarm.  
 • Flammable liquid containers should be clearly labeled and stored in a protected, separate area.  
 • Flammable liquids should be used only in small amounts and kept in approved metal safety cans.  
 • Do not refuel a hot or running engine. Clean up spills before starting.

Site safety:  
 • Do not block aisles, traffic lanes or fire exits.  
 • Have safe access to work areas.  
 • Avoid shortcuts – use ramps, stairs, walkways, ladders, etc.  
 • Properly brace or shore up excavation side wall if not sloped.  
 • Place excavation spoils far enough away to avoid load strain on walls. Remove surface rocks that may fall in.  
 • Do not permit vehicles close to edge of cut.

Work as a team:  
 • Have just one person give commands when team lifting big loads.  
 • Rely on your team’s knowledge and experience if you do not understand any rule or work operation.  
 • Work with care and good judgment at all times to avoid accidents – whether or not a specific rule exists.

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