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Construction Equipment Safety Guide for Injury Prevention

Jun. 27 2022 Safety By RECO Equipment

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Construction projects rely on heavy equipment to accomplish their work. However, heavy-duty machinery can be dangerous when not used properly or when issues are neglected rather than fixed. As a project manager, you will want to take all possible measures to ensure that your worksite is free of any safety hazards. Don’t worry if you are unsure where to begin—we have you covered.

As your local construction equipment dealership, we at RECO Equipment want to protect your staff and your heavy machinery. Our experts have gathered a few tips to help you prevent worksite injuries when operating heavy equipment. Read on to learn more, and for more information, contact our experts. We have multiple dealerships throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, so reach out today.

Provide Training to Operators

Each operator at your worksite must know how to handle a specific piece of equipment and spot issues before they get worse. This is key to avoiding worksite accidents and preventing injuries to your staff. When training your workers, make sure that you teach them how to:

  • Turn the equipment on and off
  • Correctly enter and exit the cab
  • Use the various distinct features of the given machine
  • Attach and detach and use implements with the machine

We often recommend that our customers organize these training sessions every six months. But you might want to reschedule your plan to educate new employees joining your crew.

Maintain Your Equipment

Another safety tip is equipment maintenance.

Regularly serviced machines are less prone to breaking down or creating worksite hazards. When you are on top of your equipment maintenance tasks, you can spot any hidden issues before they worsen. Ensure that each piece of equipment is proactively maintained, and your employees thoroughly inspect a machine before using it.

Purchase Safety Gear

You will also want to make it mandatory for your workers to wear proper gear when handling or working around construction equipment. Wearing the correct attire can go a long way in keeping everyone safe and preventing injuries at your job site.

Protective outerwear and orange safety vests, hard hats, eye protection, steel-toed boots, and heavy work gloves are standard safety gear your workers should wear.

4. Create a Safe Working Environment

Additionally, you will want to take a few extra steps to prevent worksite injuries and make your construction site safe and well-organized. You will want to:

  • Move debris and loose materials from around your construction equipment.
  • Ensure there is proper lighting for working in low-light conditions.
  • Avoid making your employees work in extreme weather conditions.
  • Identify and mark any slippery areas to make them visible.
  • Allow your employees to take a break that is out of the way.

We hope this guide helps you in preventing injuries at your construction site. If you need more advice or are still in the market to buy machines for your worksite, visit RECO Equipment. We have an outstanding collection of heavy-duty machinery from premium brands, and our friendly staff can help you pick a model that suits your unique requirements. To peruse our latest inventory, stop by one of our dealerships in Ohio, Indiana, or Pennsylvania.