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Resources for Young Workers by Industry - Construction
Resources | Electrical | Falls | Struck by/Struck against | Overexertion
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent young worker injuries and illnesses in construction. 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.
Struck By / Struck Against
Preventing Struck by/Struck against Accidents
Hazard Alert Posters
- WS 05-04 Inspection of Crane Hooks
- Fatality 04-15 Abrasive wheel on grinder, kills worker
- Fatality 04-10 Jump-started crawler runs over operator
- AA 04-01 Skid Steer Loaders: Raised lift arms can be deadly!
- Fatality 03-02 Excavator operator fatally crushed
- WS 02-01 Articulating Boom Crane Hazard
- WS-Excavators Hydraulic Excavators: Lifting with Slings
- Fatality 02-14 Ground worker struck and killed by paving equipment
- Fatality 02-08 Crane load block drops on work platform, killing worker
- Injury 00-04 Blocks alone do not make safe retaining walls
- Fatal 99-07 Establish procedures for working near mobile equipment
- Hazard Alert 99-13 Use temporary bracing during all phases of wood frame construction
- Fatal 96-08 A preventable fly rock death
- Hazard Alert 96-07 Stay clear of concrete locking blocks
- Fatal 94-33 Fully immobilize before parking
- Hazard Alert 94-13 Control fly rock
- Fatal Misc. 93-01 Painter/Sandblaster Fatality
- Construction Fatal 93-05 Gravel Checker (Traffic Control) Fatality
- Construction Fatal 93-04 Truck Driver Fatality
- Construction Fatal 93-03 Construction Supervisor Fatality
- Construction Fatal 93-01 Equipment Operator Fatality
- Construction Fatal 92-07 Construction Faller Fatality
- Construction Fatal 92-06 Construction - Teamster Fatality
- Construction Fatal 92-03 Road Maintenance Machine Operator "A" Fatality
- Construction Fatal 92-02 Labourer/Handyman Fatality
- Construction 91- 16 1991 Construction Fatal - Labourer
- Construction 91-09 1991 Construction Fatal - Teamster
- Construction 016-90 1990 Construction Fatal - Sheet metal foreman
- Construction 012-90 1990 Construction Fatal - Flag person
- Construction 003-90 1990 Construction Fatal - Teamster
- Construction 002-90 1990 Construction Fatal - House mover
- Construction 001-90 1990 Construction Fatal - Land surveyor
Toolbox Meeting Guides
These toolbox meeting guides were developed to provide a simple, clear format for conducting effective toolbox talks.
Signs & stickers
- Danger of Falling Materials - Keep Clear
- Falling Hazard
- Low Overhead Hazard
- Overhead Hazard Watch It
- Pile To A Safe Height
- Do Not Exceed Rated Load
- Danger Area Stay Alert
- Watch Out For Vehicles
- Where's Joe
- Watch For Pedestrians
- Watch For Vehicles
- A quick way off can slow you down
- Keep Hands Off End Of Board
Booklets & pamphlets
- Safe Work Practices for House Construction (PDF 1.7 MB)
- Chainsaw Safety (PDF 327 KB)
Slideshows & videos
- Long span trusses
Combining 3D animation and live action, this video illustrates the correct procedures for temporary bracing and prebuilding an alternative erection system. While it doesn't show you how to brace your truss project, it presents the basic rules to prevent a truss system from collapsing. (7 min 49 s) - Guarding for woodworking
Slide show outlining effective point-of-operation safeguarding and safe work practices to help to prevent serious injuries when using table and panel saws.
Regulation & guidelines
- OHS Regulation Part 8: Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment - Safety headgear
- OHS Regulation Part 8: Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment - Safety footwear
- OHS Regulation Part 12: Chain saws
- OHS Regulation Part 20: Construction, Excavation and Demolition - Safe work areas and safe access
- Guidelines Part 8: Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment - Safety headgear
- Guidelines Part 8: Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment - Safety footwear
- Guidelines Part 20: Construction, Excavation and Demolition - Safe work areas and safe access
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