Workers are experiencing a high rate of workplace injuries and deaths in the construction industry, which is why building safety is so important. Review of safety precautions for each construction division is important for safe construction practices.
In concrete work, any part of your body that comes into direct contact with wet concrete should be washed immediately, and all drivers should be qualified and certified in forklift operations with forklifts. With regard to scaffolding, the distance from electrical power lines should always be at least 10 feet, and all tools should be grounded for electrical work unless they are double-insulated.
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