| One of the most basic things that one can do is | | | | Signs are an important part of setting up a safe |
| wear a hard hat on the job site. A hard hat is an | | | | construction site. Signs let workers know where |
| essential piece of equipment. This protects the | | | | certain things are located such as first aid kits and |
| head from falling debris and keeps head trauma | | | | emergency telephones. Signs should also be |
| down to a minimum. A hard hat should be worn | | | | posted where hazardous chemicals or materials |
| at all times on a job site. | | | | are being used or where other precautions should |
| Steel-toed boots or shoes are a great way to | | | | be taken. |
| protect the feet. Face it; we have all stubbed our | | | | There should always be a well-stocked first aid kit |
| toe or dropped something on our foot at one | | | | on a job site all times. This can come in handy |
| time or another. This is not a pleasant experience. | | | | when there are accidents. By having a first aid kit |
| On a construction site this specialty footwear can | | | | on the job site can help one to apply first aid until |
| keep toes and feet protected. | | | | proper medical treatment is received. This is not |
| Safety goggles or safety glasses are great for | | | | only good for minor cuts and scraps that can |
| protecting the eyes. These are as essential to the | | | | occur, it can also save a life while waiting on |
| eyes as wearing a hard hat is to the head. | | | | paramedics. |
| Goggles and safety glasses should be worn when | | | | By following a few basic rules can help one to be |
| doing various jobs. These jobs could be anything | | | | safe when working in a construction site. Without |
| from cutting lumber to working with certain | | | | having or wearing proper safety equipment on a |
| chemicals in a construction zone. They also | | | | job site can sometimes be the difference |
| protect the eyes from other hazards such as | | | | between life and death. Remembering these basic |
| falling and flying debris. These can come in clear or | | | | things can make many job sites a safer place to |
| tinted and made to look like sunglasses. | | | | work. |