Visiting A Jobsite? 3 Tips For Staying Safe In An Industrial Zone

16 January 2015 by Marvin Carroll

If you own a business, you might find yourself in an industrial zone from time to time. Although it might sound fun to watch contractors break ground on your new building or repair that antiquated storefront, job sites can be exceptionally dangerous. Here are three tips for staying safe in an industrial zone, so that you don't end up in the hospital:

1: Watch Your Head

Believe it or not, those hard-hats aren't just there to make construction workers look official. Job sites frequently contain overhead safety risks, such as low supportive beams, falling debris, and workers tending to business overhead. The role of a hard hat is to absorb the impact from falling materials, and to keep you from gouging your head.

Instead of skipping the hard hat to preserve your hairdo, take the time to wear one that fits properly, and leave it on the entire time you are visiting the site. You might be surprised how much trouble that bright orange helmet can save you from. Even those who work close to ground, like plumbers from A Rescue Rooter Plumber, are in danger of falling debris in active worksites. 

2: Mind Your Footwear

Unfortunately, exposed beams aren't the only inherent dangers at your local job site. Loose debris can cover the floor and make it easy to slip and fall. If the job site is outside, you might even have to deal with puddles of water after a rainstorm, or patches of ice during the cold season.

To avoid slips and falls, choose your job site shoes carefully. Look for flat shoes with a deep rubber tread, and don't worry about looking silly. Remember that you can always bring a change of shoes along with you, but safe shoes might keep you from running to the hospital in the middle of your workday.

3: Follow the Rules

When you are away from your desk, it can be easy to kick back and relax. Unfortunately, failure to abide by the rules can pose serious risks. Here are a few items that you will want to pay special attention to:

• Forklifts: That forklift might look a little like a golf cart, but it is actually a lot more dangerous. Never operate a forklift unless you have undergone specialized training, so that you can stay safe and avoid dropping heavy loads.
• Safety Harnesses: If you will be on a roof, make sure to tie in to a safety harness. You might be apprehensive about wearing one over your suit, but that bright orange cording can save your life.

You might feel silly wearing so much protective garb, but a little prevention can keep you safe in an otherwise hostile environment. 

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