What's your BuildIQ: Jobsite Safety

Construction sites are dangerous places. Working on scaffolds, stairs, ladders, and other walking surfaces present daily safety challenges. It's common for workers to be on unstable surfaces without fall protection. With a large number of workers lacking safety training, it's no surprise that falling is the leading cause of construction related deaths.

Knowing the hazards of falling on the jobsite will help you make safe decisions when using scaffolding, working and walking surfaces, and stairs and ladders. But you can't rely on proper assembly to keep you and your workers safe. There are options for fall protection that must be considered before ever climbing a ladder or assembling scaffolding. Fall protection safety is common sense, but there are also safety codes that must be met and understood. With a working knowledge of OSHA codes and the best practices for jobsite safety, you can recognize risks and minimize them, ensuring fall safety on the jobsite.

Do you know the best practices for jobsite safety? The following questions will test your BuidlIQ. Stumped, or want to learn more? Visit hz.buildiquniversity.com