Last week, in part I of our blog on Safety in Construction, we talked about identifying potential industry-related hazards and taking preventative steps will help reduce and potentially eliminate some of the risks and the resulting accidents and injuries. Our previous discussion included steps that need to happen before a worker’s first day onsite. Today we move on to on-the-job preventative measures, as well as the significance of the employer-employee relationship. On the Job: Awareness: Encourage your workers to be constantly aware of their surroundings. When workers remain alert to potential hazards and are trained to respond appropriately, the number [...]