12 Construction Safety Tips You Should Know

From heavy machinery and power tools, to working at heights, construction is a dangerous job. For those not aware of the risks, or for those who become complacent, chance of injury is even higher. In fact, according to OSHA roughly 20%, or over 1,000 of private industry worker fatalities happen in construction. At EDA, safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we take pride in ensuring that our workers are well-trained and abide by life-saving safety protocols. To give a better sense of some ways you can stay safe on jobsites, we have compiled a list of twelve safety tips. By following these simple tips, you can help keep yourself and coworkers safe on jobsites.