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THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION

Preston Mohd

• Not only

does construction site safety dec rease the risk of injuries to the public, but it also reduces the risk

• f work-related injuries and

accidents.

• Not only does safety on construction

sites protect your workers, but it also keeps the public

• safe. Construction sites are usually

located in busy areas where the general public is coming and going. Inadequate safety protocols can allow objects to fall on innocent bystanders, putting people not even connected to the project at high risk.

• When an accident occurs that

causes an injury or death, work

• stops. The severe nature of these

accidents require investigation, and work cannot continue while the research is underway.

• Construction site accidents also drive

up the overall cost of your project. Often equipment or supplies are damaged, and your overhead will

• increase. For injured workers, worker’s

compensation claims can increase total

• perating costs. If the person injured is

not part of the construction company, a lawsuit is likely. Keeping the construction site safe helps limit this risk, so your project can finish on time and budget.

To build a culture of safety, make safety requirements a condition

• f employment. Host

regular training to ensure everyone understands your safety recommendations, and reward workers who regularly make safety a priority.

Even if accidents do not

• ccur, an unsafe workplace is

a risk. OSHA and other regulatory agencies require specific standards of safety, both on the federal and state

• levels. If you do not adhere

to these regulations, you are putting your company at risk because an unsafe work environment can lead to fines and penalties if your failures come to light. Following and exceeding current safety guidelines protects you against this genuine risk.