Concrete is one of the most commonly used building materials in the world. Despite how common it is, there are still several hazards threatening those working with or around ceramics and concrete. Dry concrete can cause irritation to the eyes, throat, nose, and lungs. Long term exposure to silica (the main component in dry concrete) is linked with developing lung cancer and silicosis (a lung disease.) Employees working on or around concrete should always know which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to wear, the proper tools to use, and the proper emergency procedures to follow in case of an incident.
The best work is done when your employees act and feel safe on the job site. Although our training offers the most thorough look at ceramics and concrete safety on the job, we always want to provide free resources and insights to compliment our training. So whether you’re looking for a refresh on your knowledge or want to learn something new to share with your team, our training blog is a wealth of information that can be used to help keep all your job sites safe. Start with these related articles, then move on to our courses for expert-level training.
Despite how common concrete and ceramics are for job sites, there are hazards involved in every area of production with these materials. From the toxic dust that can damage lungs, to dropping heavy material resulting in injury, it’s important to make sure your staff is armed with the knowledge to prevent incidents around these building materials. Our training is proven to be an effective way of helping employees retain safety protocols, reducing the chance of human error. Plus, training doesn’t need to be long to be effective. You simply need to make sure it’s regularly reviewed and always enforced by the team.