Product Code: SBCCS

Running Time: 24 minutes

Language: Spanish

Version: Standard


Construction work is very dangerous, as nearly 1,000 workers are killed and thousands of others are injured on construction jobsites each year. While there have been many safety improvements over the years to control the hazards that contribute to these incidents, new and inexperienced workers still get hurt on the jobsite way too often. Construction Safety Specialist Bob Synnett discusses the hazards of construction work and stresses the point that these workers must be responsible for their own personal safety.

• Why safety glasses and hardhats must always be worn on construction sites.
• How to avoid injuries when working in and around excavation sites.
• How to safely work on ladders and scaffolding.
• What types of fall protection are used on construction sites and how they protect workers.
• What precautions to take when working with or around electricity.
• Which general safety tips will help workers stay safe on a construction site.