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## Remember This (cont.) CPWR TOOLBOX THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING TALK # Nail Gun Safety Z-87+ * Always use a nail gun with a sequential trigger. Contact triggers (bump nailers) cause twice as many injuries and overall don't save time. - Always wear safety glasses manufactured as (or marked on the frame as) Z87+. - When toe-nailing, never try to hold the gun flush against the workpiece. ©2017, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH. CPWR 【● THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING

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# SAFETY AWARENESS F1 Date Posted: 08/28/2016 Safety Awareness is like almost everything else we do, learned and not instinctive. We aren't born with awareness for safety concerns... in fact anyone who has a young child or grandchild knows this as they see them going around doing unsafe things constantly. People learn through various means. Some learn by doing, others by watching, and some by reading. Others learn by their mistakes or the mistakes of others which is one reason we post and talk about near misses and the accidents that we've had. ## SAFE BEHAVIORS • Before you begin a job, you consider how to do it safely. • You make sure you know how and when to use personal protective equipment. • As you work, you check your position to reduce strain on your body. • You ensure other workers and those in the area are not exposed to hazards. • While you are working, you become aware of any changes in the area. • You talk with others about safety. Safety is a way of life and should be thought about so often that it becomes second nature. Recognizing hazards is an important part of keeping you and your co-workers safe ## MAKING HAZARD RECOGNITION SECOND NATURE • Review safety procedures for your job and work area on a daily basis. • Understand how unsafe acts can lead to accidents. • Participate in safety training every opportunity you get. • Use your safety knowledge in all aspects of your job. • Help instruct new workers in identifying potential hazards. ## IDENTIFY UNSAFE ACTS • Be aware of your surroundings. • Many hazards are obvious to those who open their eyes and minds to see them. • Correct Potential Hazards • Hazard recognition is valuable only when corrective action is taken. • Report all potential hazards to your supervisor. • Work with your supervisor to make sure the hazard is corrected and communicate with co-workers so they don't cause any potential hazards. • Be the safety coordinator for your work area and stress the importance…

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# SAFETY COMMUNICATION Date Posted: 05/13/2025 # Safety Communication Effective communication is crucial for a job to run safely and efficiently. When communication is insufficient or missing, it can lead to adverse consequences for employees and the company. It is important to recognize the safety communication tools for work tasks and the work environment to ensure proper messages are conveyed. Safety communication is the process of communicating different hazards and risks to all employees in a workplace. The goal is to reduce the chances of accidents by making workers aware of the risks they face throughout operations. It also ensures that all employees are familiar with the workplace's safety operations, procedures, and controls and understand how to work with them. Though it may seem complicated and arduous, safety communication is essential in creating a safe and functional job site. ## PITFALLS OF POOR SAFETY COMMUNICATION Effective communication is crucial for any team to function efficiently and safely. Miscommunication among team members can lead to misunderstandings that can cause dangerous and unsafe situations. Lack of clarity is another issue that can arise, as it is essential that all team members have the same understanding of the message being conveyed. Unclear instructions from supervisors can lead to accidents or injuries, which is why it is important to give clear and concise instructions. Poor listening skills can also be hazardous as team members may miss out on crucial information or instructions, leading to mistakes or accidents. Additionally, communication can become a hazard if team members exhibit hostile or argumentative behavior. This can lead to tension and conflict, making it difficult for workers to effectively communicate with one another. ## TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING SAFETY EFFECTIVELY • Listen Well: The best communicators are the best listeners. This includes listening to spoken words and understanding what is being done ar…

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## When digging (cont.) Construction Buried Utilities and Safety Toolbox Talk NIOSH CPWR [● 911 23 456 789 Red flags mark electrical line Yellow paint marks gas line - Check with your supervisor to confirm that utilities have been properly marked before digging. - Look for paint, flags, or stakes marking locations of utilities-electrical lines are marked with red and gas lines are marked with yellow. If you are on public land and do not see markings, call 811 to find out if it is safe to dig. - If you hit a line, report it immediately! If it is a gas line, evacuate everyone immediately, secure the area, and call the fire department and the gas utility company. GET INFORMATION CDC/NIOSH INFO: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-[redacted phone]) | TTY: 1-[redacted phone] | www.cdc.gov/info | www.cdc.gov/niosh CPWR: Contact [redacted phone] | [redacted email] | www.cpwr.com/toolbox-talks DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2022-139 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.[redacted postal code]/NIOSHPUB2022139 | August 2022

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## How can we stay safe today? (cont.) Construction Toolbox Talk NIOSH CPWR [● # Arc Welding and Electrical Safety - Look for frayed welding leads and damage to the cable insulation and welder. - Ground the welder case so that if a problem develops inside it, a fuse will blow and disconnect the power. - Use mats of plywood, rubber, or some other dry insulation to stand or lie on. - Wear dry gloves in good condition, eye protection, long sleeves, and footwear when welding. GET INFORMATION CDC/NIOSH INFO: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-[redacted phone]) | TTY: 1-[redacted phone] | cdc.gov/info | cdc.gov/niosh CPWR: Contact [redacted phone] | [redacted email] | www.cpwr.com/toolbox-talks DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2022-128 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.[redacted postal code]/NIOSHPUB2022128 | August 2022

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# Fire Safety (cont.) CPWR TOOLBOX THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING TALK # Fire Safety * Identify potential fire hazards before beginning work. - Have at least one extinguisher of the right class for each fire hazard. Have a ventilation system, especially wherever you use paints, solvents, or other flammable materials. * Know where the extinguishers are and how to use them. ©2017, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH. CPWR 【● THE CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND TRAINING

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# HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Date Posted: 09/09/2016 To provide and maintain a safe and healthy worksite, owners, contractors, employers, supervisors, and workers must accept and follow their own level of responsibility. ## HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS • Understand and follow the safety program and jobsite work procedures. • Wear appropriate clothing and use all required personal protective equipment. • Not take unnecessary risks and not endanger other workers through practicaljokes or horseplay. • Not use any broken tools or unsafe equipment; unsafe tools and equipment must be removed from service. • Stay off the worksite if impaired by drugs (medical or illegal) or alcohol or allow others to do so. • Refuse - to carry out any work activity that could result in harm to themselves or any other employee. • Maintain good housekeeping conditions • Report all injuries immediately to first aid, the supervisor, or the employer. ## LEARN MORE ## SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES • All workers are familiar with and follow the company safety program. • Workers are properly trained and follow safe jobsite work procedures, and the applicable work and safety regulations. • The jobsite is evaluated and hazards are eliminated. If hazards are not controlled, the employer must develop special work procedures to prevent the risk worker injury or disease. of • Workers wear appropriate clothing and the required personal protective equipment. • Appropriate tools, equipment, and materials are available and used. • Emergency jobsite procedures are developed and made known to workers. ## EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop, implement, and maintain a safety program designed to prevent injuries and disease in the workplace. • Evaluate worksite hazards and take necessary steps to protect workers • Plan the work to be done, ensuring that the right tools, equipment, and materials are available when needed. • Ensure that supervisors train workers in safe work practice…