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Construction Site Safety Basics: Safety Clothing

One of the most dangerous jobs in the country is construction worker. Each day, construction workers labor around dangerous equipment, often at great heights, and in dangerous environments. In fact, each year across the United States, an estimated 1,000 workers die in construction accidents each year - and according to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in ten construction workers will be seriously injured while on the job.

What are some construction site safety basics?

· Wearing construction site safety clothing and equipment. No matter what kind of construction site you are working on, some safety equipment is a must.

· Hard hats protect against head injuries caused by falls or by materials or equipment falling on you.

· Steel-toed boots protect again foot injuries caused by heavy materials or construction site machinery falling on your feet. Boots also protect against ankle injuries that could be sustained in falls or trips.

· Safety goggles and glasses can protect against eye injuries while workers weld or cut materials. Safety glasses can also protect against dust or other eye irritants.

· Protective work gloves can prevent skin irritation and hand injuries, especially when construction workers are handling hand-held equipment or lifting with their hands.

· Reflective vests. Especially for construction crews working on our streets, intersections, and highways, reflective vests and other reflective gear helps passing cars and other vehicles to avoid hitting and injuring a construction worker. Reflective vests also help other construction workers spot their coworkers on the site.

· Ear plugs and ear muffs. Construction sites can be extremely noisy - a fact that can be dangerous and that can lead to long-term, permanent hearing loss. Ear plugs and ear muffs can save a construction worker's hearing - and help prevent construction accidents that could occur if a worker can't properly hear his surroundings.