Equipment Safety

• Construction workers use heavy machinery and dangerous equipment to complete their jobs. If equipment is faulty, accidental injuries can occur. According to the Arizona Administrative Code, the Director of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health holds the right to perform safety inspections for equipment, as well as ensure that site noise levels are within acceptable levels. Inspectors look to eliminate mechanical defects or hazards that could put workers in harm's way.
  
  

Hazard Communication

• For residential or commercial construction sites, construction employers are responsible for communicating all known health and safety hazards to construction workers before they begin a project. Strong communication keeps workers safe and allows them to properly shield themselves with personal protective equipment. Employers must find out if an old house contains asbestos, for instance, and pass down information to the residential construction workers to prevent their being exposed to toxic chemicals.
  
  

Fall Protection

• Whether workers are up on the roof of a house or a commercial building, fall protection standards are in place to prevent workers from falling. Arizona adopts OSHA's standards for fall protection. Unprotected sides, holes or wall openings must be guarded when workers are exposed to a drop of six or more feet. Guardrails, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems must be in place to prevent injury.