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title: Construction Safety - Safe Practices 4 - CCS Construction Staffing
description: "Safety awareness of your work environment and surroundings: When entering an unfamiliar work area, familiarize yourself with any required safety precautions. Be sure your footing is well supported before stepping. Watch out for overhanging planks, slippery spots, loose objects, etc. Be aware of work going on around you. Keep clear of suspended loads, traffic areas,… Read More »"
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# [Construction Safety - Safe Practices 4 - CCS Construction Staffing](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2017/08/02/construction-safety-safe-practices-4)

 Written by [matttelmanik](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/author/matttelmanik) | Aug 2, 2017 2:00:42 PM

**Safety awareness of your work environment and surroundings:**

- When entering an unfamiliar work area, familiarize yourself with any required safety precautions.
- Be sure your footing is well supported before stepping. Watch out for overhanging planks, slippery spots, loose objects, etc.
- Be aware of work going on around you. Keep clear of suspended loads, traffic areas, etc.
- Always have enough light on stairs, aisles, basements, work areas, etc.
- Place barricades and signs to warn of traffic, overhead dangers, etc. Have warning lights, flagman or watchman, if necessary.
- Place fencing or barricades at excavations, floor openings.
- Do not ride on vehicles or mobile equipment unless specifically authorized.
- Always be seated when riding in authorized vehicles (unless the vehicle is designed for standing).

 

**Make general housekeeping a part of the job:**

- Keep materials orderly.
- Shavings, dust, scraps, oil or grease must not accumulate.
- Prevent piles from falling or shifting (tie down or support, if necessary).
- Refuse piles must be removed as soon as possible.

 

**Personal protective equipment:**

- Hard hats must be worn in all areas indicated (visitors included).
- Wear proper eye protection if exposed to flying objects, dust, fumes, vapors, hot splashing metal, harmful rays, and chemicals.
- Wear proper respiratory equipment when spray painting, burning, or at any other time when you are exposed to dust or other toxic hazards.

**In the event of an accident:**

- Report any injuries immediately. Even small cuts can develop serious infections.
- Report any unsafe conditions or equipment to your supervisor.

 

**Safety attitude at all times:**

- No “horseplay” and roughhousing at any time. Practical jokes can result in painful injuries.
- *Always*…..keep your mind on your job and temper under control!

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