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Injury Prevention Resources for Construction - Heavy Construction

General Construction | Hazardous Materials | Heavy Construction | Road Construction

Pile Driving | Structural Steel | Other

The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the construction industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

Pile Driving

Pile Driving Contractor Cleans Up Its Act space
"Fraser River Pile and Dredge (FRPD) is part of WorkSafeBC's heavy construction subclass, which has the highest rate of injury -- and the highest premium rates -- in the province. Given the sheer weight of the materials and equipment used in pile driving, and the unpredictability of working on the water, small mistakes can have huge consequences." (Prevention at Work)
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

Structural Steel

Steel Erection eTool space
Links to various materials pertaining to the new rule on steel erection issued by OSHA.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Other

Industry Standard - Precast and Tilt-up Concrete for Buildings (PDF 815 KB)
"This document sets out industry-wide guidelines for establishing and maintaining a safe working environment wherever precast and tilt-up concrete construction is used."
Source: WorkSafe Victoria, Australia



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