CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY TIPS

Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and construction sites are no exemption to this rule,
despite them being considerably more dangerous than the average location. But that is 
the point of this blog entry: construction zones do not have to be a major hazard to those 
in and around them, as long as proper safety protocols are followed and no one behaves 
negligently.

Always remember and follow these four safety tips when you are near, in, or 

working on a construction site:

1.  Wear safety equipment: It does not matter how quickly your visit might be                                                                                                                    

to a construction zone, always wear provided safety equipment. From hard hats 

and goggles to gloves and work boots, you should never be without a recommended 

piece of safety gear.

2.  Be visible: Your clothing should be brightly colored while on a construction 
site so others can spot you quickly. Do not linger in blind spots of equipment operators, 
who can shift the direction of their machine quicker than you might think. Also make 
sure someone knows where you intend to be at all times; do not go off alone without 
notifying another worker or supervisor.

3.  Stick to the plan: If you are a worker in a construction zone, your supervisor or 
the foreman should have a well-scheduled jobsite safety plan. This plan should 
outline where barriers will be, how nearby pedestrian and automobile traffic will be 
diverted, and more. Learn it and follow it as closely as possible.

4.  Follow traffic rules: When you are driving past a construction zone, you need to 
be especially careful. Obey posted speed limits – it drops to 55 miles per hour on the 
freeway in cases where there is no posted speed limit there – and adhere to any 
directions given to you by “flaggers.” These members of the construction crew are 
there to control traffic and protect other workers; the instructions they give override 
any other traffic signals in the area.

If everyone makes the conscious effort 
to be responsible around construction sites, 

it should be possible to keep people safe 
and secure at all times. Accidents and 
mistakes do happen, though. Oftentimes, 
when a construction accident does occur, 
it is not the fault of the workers involved. 
If you were hurt by another while 
performing your duties – or if a lack of 
regulations led to your injury onsite – 
you can contact our New York personal 
injury attorneys at SILER & INGBER LLP.  We have focused much of our practice on 
dealing with construction accidents, and have helped our clients secure millions in 
settlements. #safety #construction  #accidents

Call 1-877-529-4343 today for more information.

Call 1-877-529-4343 today for more information.