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Working teens do not expect to die as a result of their
job; but in fact, teens do die from work injuries. Perform a
youth fatality search on the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program. You may be surprised by what you
learn!
- This 15-minute
video highlights the four leading causes of
fatalities on construction sites. Learn more about the joint
safety responsibilities of government, management, and employees.
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Despite its high fatality rate, construction can be a safe occupation when
employees are aware of the hazards [64 KB
PDF, 2 pages] and use an effective safety and health program. Check out this
 Construction eTool,
available in English and
en Español, to help you identify and control the hazards that commonly cause the most serious construction injuries. Some hazards may even require special
personal protective equipment (PPE). Some
PPE is meant to protect your
breathing; while others protect your
eyes and face. Still others protect you from
hearing loss.
A construction site has many hazards. These hazards may include: 
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Machine Safety.
This
equipment is commonplace on a construction site. Look and listen
-- know what is around you at all times.
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Noise. Learn
more.
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Working outdoors. [26 KB
PDF*, 2 pages].
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Sun. [available
en Español].
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Heat. [available en Español]. Learn
more.
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Rodents, Snakes and Insects. Also available en Español [19 KB
PDF, 1
 pagina] and Vietnamese [148 KB
PDF, 1 page].
- Electrical hazards can cause burns, shocks and electrocution
(death). Save a life by following these life-saving tips for on
the job safety, available in English [19 KB PDF, 1 page] and en Español [19 KB
PDF, 1 pagina]. For more detailed information, consult OSHA's
Electrical Safety and Health Topics
Page; and to find out about ergonomics and the electrician, click
here.
Other OSHA Assistance for Electrical Contractors is available.
- This student manual will keep you fully charged for
electrical safety.
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Lead overexposure is one of the most common overexposures found in industry and is a leading cause of workplace illness.
Learn more on limiting exposure and prevention in the
Lead in Construction. Also
available en Español [20 KB PDF, 1 page].
The Hazard Communication law requires your employer to inform you about this and other workplace chemical
hazards. Find out how by
clicking here.
- Not sure of ways to protect yourself from the hazards of permit-required confined spaces? Get your fill by viewing the OSHA Quick Card [20 KB PDF, 1 page].
Also available en Español [19 KB PDF, 1 pagina]. This interactive training program will help you learn more about lockout-tagout procedures.
- Trenching can be deadly! Protect yourself with the facts. Get more information by visiting the OSHA Safety and
Health Topics page on
Trenching and Excavation.
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Concrete and its dusts can be dangerous to your health. The OSHA Quick Card: Silicosis gives you the facts either in English [19 KB
PDF, 1 page] or en Español [19 KB
PDF, 1 pagina]. To find out more, click
here. The OSHA Safety and Health Topics page:
Concrete and Concrete Products - Manufacturing and Construction,
provides additional information.
- Construction work may require working at heights. Learn more about
fall protection. See the OSHA Quick Card [32 KB
PDF, 1 page], for some easy-to-follow tips en Español [32 KB
PDF, 1 pagina]. The National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health provides other valuable information on
falls from elevations. Watch this 22-minute
video to learn more about fall protection systems.
Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management at 202-693-2300 for assistance accessing PDF materials.
*These files are provided for downloading.
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