Every day in everything we do, safety is our number one priority. So what is National Construction Safety Week, and why have it? This event is an opportunity to remind construction workers and supervisors of the importance of workplace safety all the time. In the company of other national and global construction firms, we come together to emphasize safe work practices during National Construction Safety Week. Safety in construction is more than reducing injuries. It's about creating awareness for ensuring that everyone observes and implements healthy and preventative work practices to get home safely every night.
At C.D. Smith, our team members are our most valuable assets. A Think Safe. Work Safe.® culture empowers everyone on our project teams to put safety first. Guidelines for safety on the job and in everyday life are a key part of our health and overall well-being and can be implemented at home, school, and play.
During National Construction Safety Awareness Week, May 3-7, we'll be posting a tip each day to share how we stay safe, on and off the job at C.D. Smith. After all, keeping our friends, family and those we love safe is important to everyone.
We’ve all seen it. Construction and roadside employees. Firefighters and police. High visibility clothing is helpful and keeps us safe. It draws your eye to people on the road or in harm’s way. Consider wearing high visibility clothing when you are riding a bike, jogging or walking. Bring attention to yourself and those around you, in cars, and motor vehicles. Adding an extra layer of safety is best.
Staying hydrated is important to EVERYBODY. Especially when you are working outdoors or exerting high amounts of physical energy, studies show that you are already dehydrated by the time you feel thirsty. On the jobsite, staying hydrated and fueling your body is important. Consider having fresh water available when hiking, working at your desk, doing yard work or other activities. According to mayoclinic.org, the eight-by-eight rule is good to follow, or 64+/- oz of water per day is recommended.
Your eyes are important. At C. D. Smith Construction, eye protection is a required part of our PPE. To protect your eyes from small objects, dust and debris, we wear approved safety goggles on our jobsites. Consider the tasks you perform at school or home. Working with chemicals, cutting wood, doing yard work or working a lawnmower. Consider adding an extra layer of protective eyewear to help prevent eye injury.
Steel toe boots are a sure sign of a construction worker. Having the proper footwear on a jobsite is mandatory to protect your feet from falling material and sharp objects, for example. For safety, protect your feet and make the safe footwear choice based on your activity.
At C.D. Smith, our "Think Safe. Work Safe.®" culture encourages and empowers all site workers and visitors to put safety first. Through safety communication, education, training and inspiration, incidents can be prevented.
The purpose of our Safety Program and site-specific safety plan is to provide policy and guidelines to eliminate injuries and create the safest possible jobsite. The prevention of injuries is the first and primary consideration of this program. Our entire project team, backed by corporate leadership, strictly enforces our safety program to ensure a safe environment for all construction professionals and site visitors.
Date: May 4, 2021 | Author: Mercedes Tucker
