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build. ThThis job brings along a wide range of hazards that workers need to protect themselves against. Two key issues are electrocution and struck by hazards. Electrocution. Since electrocution is a common hazard in construction, it is best to be prepared to work safely in these conditions. Choose PPE designed for electrical safety, such as rubber gloves, sleeves, and dielectric boots, to help prevent accidental electrocution. Struck By Hazards. Make sure that everything is securely anchored when installing machinery and other fixed objects. Being struck by an object is the second cause of worker fatality5 in the construction industry. A hard hat should be worn in every stage of construction so that the head is always protected. Stage 4. Interior Work Even though we are nearing the end of the construction project, it can still be ripe with hazards, such as toxic chemical and particle inhalation and heavy machinery accidents. Inhalation of Toxic Chemicals and Particles. Jobs like painting, plastering and installingflflooringallsoundlikesimple tasks but can have a huge impact on your respiratory system by being exposed to dangerous particles. Without proper ventilation or protection during plastering or painting, workers can inhale toxic vapors. By using proper respiratory protection that is rated for these kinds of jobs, workers can be protected against potentially toxic chemicals. For added safety, workers can be fit-testedfortheirmaskssotheycangeta propersealaroundtheirnoseandmouth. Heavy Machinery Accidents. While interior work has many respiratory hazards, the use of heavy machinery at this stage can pose even more risks. Using machinery to paint, seal, or move heavy items or even on-site vehicles can cause caught-in-between accidents. These can result in getting squeezed, caught, or crushed by the machinery. It’s best to make sure that there is proper training and demonstration when using this type of machinery. By providing the right education, workers can use the machinery in the safest and most knowledgeable way and help cut down on potential risks. With the creation of jobs not just in the production process but also in the construction of physical factories, having the right solutions to protect your workers is critical. There are so many hazards in the construction industry that it can be a difficult job to choose the right protection for your team. Omar Vikin is the General Manager of High-Risk Personal Protective Equipment at Honeywell.Learnmoreatsps.honeywell.com. REFERENCES 1. azqs.short.gy/fhXHTi 2. azqs.short.gy/FzfbCv 3. azqs.short.gy/hVii29 4. azqs.short.gy/E0dr9x 5. azqs.short.gy/UnLUfL Partner with industry-leading experts to address all your electrical safety service and training needs. SERVICES » Arc Flash Studies » Electrical Safety Programs » Audits » Thermal or Infrared (IR) Electrical System Scan TRAINING » Low Voltage Qualified *2024 UPDATE* » High Voltage Qualified » Arc Flash Safety for Utilities » Train the Trainer » Lockout/Tagout *NEW* » Electrical Safety Awareness for EV Technicians *NEW* (502) 716-7073 www.e-hazard.com wwUwn.toitlhesd-o2nl1ine.com SEPTEMBER 2023 | Occupational Health &8/S16a/f2e3ty1:58 P1M9