3 QUICK TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE ON THE WORKSITE

3 QUICK TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE ON THE WORKSITEWhen you're working in a team, worksite safety is usually taken care of

by a strict list of rules and procedures. But, what do you do when you're

on your own? When you're going solo, you face much bigger risks than

when you have workmates to watch you back. After all, if something

goes wrong, there's no one around to pick you up. Here are three quick

tips to improve worksite safety.

1. CONDUCT A THOROUGH RISK ASSESSMENTBefore jumping onto a roof, or scaling a ladder, it's crucial to figure out

exactly what risks are involved. Write down a list of all the things that

could go wrong. Then, figure out how you're going to react to each one.

Take into consideration the length of the job, your skill level, what

modes of communication are available, where the work is located

and what it involves.

2. DETERMINE YOUR ABILITIESBe realistic, when it comes to determining what you're capable of. It's especially

important to think about your health. Do you su�er from any conditions that might

compromise your worksite safety? Do you take any medications?

3. UNDERTAKE NECESSARY TRAININGIn many scenarios, the risks will be drastically reduced if your training is adequate.

So, before taking on a job on your own, find out what skills you'll need, and take the

time to educate yourself. If you're trained for the job, you'll be in a much better

position. Safety is priority number one when working with heavy machinery like

excavators, loaders, dozers and trucks. Following more of our 5 Tips for Safe

Operation of Heavy Machinery.

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