Delaware Healthy Workplaces

Healthy Workplaces - Employers - Construction

One of every five workplace fatalities is a construction worker. (OSHA)

Construction is a sign of progress and is a vital part of our society. The many areas of the construction industry, and the many workers that it employs, means there are a large number of potential hazards to be mindful of. Hazards in the construction industry can include:

Working in dusty environments
Working in areas of environmental (soil and water) contamination
Working with paints, finishes and solvents
Working with and around heavy equipment and machinery
Working at heights and in confined spaces

Education:

Provide training that helps employees avoid accidents and injuries.
Prepare Healthy and Safety Plans that outline all procedures on the job site.

Awareness:

Tailgate safety meetings take a few minutes each day, but gives you an oppurtunity to bring issues to the crews attention. And gives them the oppurtunity to point out issues to you, before they become a problem.
Encourage workers to be aware and report unsafe conditions and actions.

Learn more about hazards your employees may face. Select a link below:

Delaware's
Department of Labor
OSHA Consultation
Service
__________

OSHA e-Tool
Construction
__________

NIOSH Health and
Safety Topic
Construction
__________

Preventing Silicosis
and Deaths in
Construction Workers
__________

Control of
Hazardous Dust
During Tuckpointing

Drywallers.

If you don't see your job on these pages, or have additional questions,
contact the Delaware Helpline at 1-800-464-HELP or
complete this online form. [ Text of Online Form ]

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One of every five workplace fatalities is a construction worker. (OSHA)

Learn more about hazards your employees may face. Select a link below:

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