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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) law requires employers to provide a work place that is safe and free from hazards. Yet, everyday construction workers face dangers that threaten their health and lives. According to OSHA, each year
- A 1000 workers die in construction related accidents
- A quarter of a million workers suffer injuries resulting in lost work days
- Construction accidents cost the industry $13 billion in workers compensation cost alone
OSHA statistics also show that 90% of the fatalities occur in four categories
- Caught between objects
- Struck by objects
- Electrocution
- Falls
These accidents are, therefore, preventable and can be avoided with the proper safety training, precaution, and common sense.
What is the Difference between an Unsecured Personal Loan and a Secured Personal Loan?
This is a common question that many consumers have. Many people do not realize that there are even different types of personal loans. Each type of personal loan, secured and unsecured, have different requirements.
We will look at the requirements for a secured personal loan first. The name secured loan pretty much sums it up, to obtain a secured loan the borrower is required to provide some kind of collateral to secure the loan.
The most common forms of collateral used to secure loans are personal property such as your home, land or automobile. When your home is used as collateral, you ..
Construction work can indeed be dangerous. The line between a near miss and a fatality is thin. Although, the government will enforce safety and health laws and employers have an obligation to provide a safe and healthy workplace, it is still your responsibility, and you owe it to yourself and your loved ones, to stay safe and out of harms way.
Government regulators and inspectors cannot be present at construction sites at all times and, due the nature of the construction business, employers cannot guarantee a 100% safe work place. Simple things such as a change in the weather or the momentary inattention of a fellow worker can lead to a dangerous situation in an instant.
With the proper safety training, awareness of your rights and responsibilities, and vigilance against hazardous work conditions you can reduce, if not eliminate altogether, your risk of being injured at work. Here are some things you can do.
- Take advantage of training programs provided by your employer, your union, and your safety society.
- Observe safety rules and regulations at all times.
- Know your equipment and use them correctly.
- Wear and use the right personal protective equipment at all times.
- Use proper barriers and guards always.
- Dont take short cuts with fire, electrical, or fall protection safety equipment.
- Be sure to crib, block and secure all loads as soon as possible.
- Take the time to do the job correctly.
- Report unsafe work conditions.
Installing Windows in New ConstructionInstalling Windows in New Construction
Installing a window in a freshly framed opening is one of the more simple tasks in a construction project.
Most new construction windows have what is called a nailing fin. These are found on vinyl or aluminum clad windows. This nailing fin is either vinyl or metal and has nail holes every 4 to 6 inches and about 1 and 1/2 inches wide. Nailing fins take the place of brick moulding which can still be found on primed wooden windows.
Not only do these fins make installation easier, but also make a better seal against water and air infiltration. These w ..
- Refuse to work in unsafe conditions.
- Watch a free construction safety video online by visiting http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/video/constructionsafety/video.html
- Above all, be alert. It's your life and health that is at risk.
If you notice a hazardous situation at work you should bring it to the immediate attention of your employer, your craft steward, or OSHA.
To report an emergency, fatality, or imminent life threatening situation to OSHA call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), TTY 1-877-889-5672.
To report other unsafe work conditions contact your local OSHA regional office. You can file a report online or by fax, mail, and telephone. You can request anonymity and OSHA will respect your request. Here are some useful links.
File online: http://www.osha.gov/pls/osha7/eComplaintForm.html
Complaint form: http://www.osha.gov/oshforms/osha7.pdf
OSHA Regional Offices: http://www.osha.gov/html/RAmap.html
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