OVERVIEW

Every company is responsible for providing both safety training and a safe working environment for their employees. All companies must establish safety procedures and provide employee training on following established safety procedures while on the job. Safety training must be given on a regular basis and not because an injury occurred.

Although every company is responsible for providing both safety training and a safe working environment, safety is ultimately the responsibility of every worker on a job site. Each worker on a job site must follow the established job site and company safety procedures. Not following established safety procedures may cause injuries to others as well as to yourself.

This chapter will describe common safety practices, hazardous environments, and protective equipment that can be used to prevent construction injuries.

OSHA

In 1970, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). OSHAattempts to ensure a safe and sound environment for every working person.

OSHA has the responsibility for performing job site field inspections and enforcement. OSHA also has the authority, granted by the Department of Labor, to levy fines and/or shut down job sites if hazards are found or the site does not comply with OSHA regulations.

The two OSHA requirements related to the telecommunications industry are

COMPANY SAFETY PLAN

Every company should have a safety plan. This plan should describe company safety procedures to avoid...