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A 41-year-old framer had been working for two weeks at a residential subcontractor at the site of a new apartment complex. The framer and a co-worker planned to use two scissor lifts in tandem to raise and insert a glulam wooden beam into the side of a horizontal I-beam more than 8 feet above the concrete floor.

Whether it’s once a year when working on a specific project or part of a regular routine, if you’re a construction worker, you may be asked to work outside of traditional hours.

A lack or absence of oxygen, the presence of toxic chemicals or fumes, and extreme temperatures: These are some of the major hazards associated with confined spaces.

Are you getting ready to operate an aerial lift? OSHA recommends a pre-start inspection of the vehicle and lift components.

Pregnancy increases the risk of heatstroke or heat exhaustion on the job because the body must work harder to cool itself, according to OSHA. Pregnant workers are also more likely to become dehydrated, “a primary contributor to heat-related illness.”

In Episode 51, the S+H team examines content from the May issue, including a feature story on five reasons why falls in construction have remained persistent, and what to do about it. Also, National Safety Council senior consultant Richard Flynt joins the podcast to discuss the four weekly themes of National Safety Month – coming in June.

Proper hydration is essential for preventing heat-related illnesses.

Do you know the difference between a hard hat and a helmet?

Are quick coupling devices used on your worksite to change excavator buckets and other attachments?

These types of on-the-job deaths often involve large vehicles, such as those used in transportation and construction.