Safety Equipment from Grove Construction Hardware Saves Lives

Help prevent the “Fatal Four” from endangering your workers by investing in proper safety equipment

According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction accidents accounted for 20 percent of all private industry fatalities in 2012. Of these fatal construction accidents, 56 percent were caused by the so-called “Fatal Four,” aka falls, getting struck by an object, electrocution, and getting trapped between parts of machinery or heavy objects. While construction is a dangerous profession and some level of risk will always be inherent, OSHA regulations do provide a way for employers to limit this risk and help protect their employees from the “Fatal Four,” as well as from other major and minor injuries. In addition to regulating work practices and job site setup, OSHA also mandates the use of certain safety equipment. This safety equipment, as well as other job site supplies, is available from Grove Construction Hardware.

Hard Hats

Hard hats are probably the most iconic safety equipment used by construction workers. Anyone who enters an active construction site, regardless of their job role, should wear a hard hat. This head protection can help reduce the risk of a falling object causing fatal head injuries.

Work Gloves

Work gloves are also important, not only for the safety of individual workers who may need to handle hot or dangerous materials, but also for the safety of the job site as a whole. Having the right work gloves for the job can reduce the risk of an item slipping out of someone’s hand and striking another worker.

Lighting & Electrical Products

Proper lighting can help reduce the risk of workers inadvertently getting trapped in machinery on the job, both by enabling them to see where they’re going better and by helping to provide operators of heavy equipment with a clear field of vision. Investing in the right electrical products and training employees on their proper use can help prevent electrocution accidents.

Safety Signs & Safety Cones

Safety signs and safety cones help protect individual workers as well as the public from potential hazards at a construction site. They also help protect construction managers and property owners against liability for job site accidents.

First Aid Kits

In the event that a worker is injured at the job site, having a fully stocked first aid kit specifically designed for use at construction sites will be very important. In some cases it may even make the difference between life and death for a worker who needs immediate attention.

Preventing the “Fatal Four” Would Save 435 Lives Per Year

Since the implementation of OSHA, worker deaths have decreased by over 60 percent. However, there is still room for improvement. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that by eliminating the “Fatal Four” as causes of construction accidents, the lives of 435 American workers could be saved each year. Come purchase new safety equipment from Grove Construction Hardware and do your part towards the achieving of this goal.