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Charla de seguridad sobre limpieza y depósito de escombros – CompSource Mutual
Construction sites can create a lot of waste. This task alone requires planning and certain safety precautions to be considered. There are additional site evaluations to consider such as debris discarded from an upper level or in high traffic areas.
Tips for safely using a debris trailer:
- The trailer should be parked close to the building or primary construction area and on the least busy side if possible
- If discarding from a second floor or higher employees should be tied off
- A chute should be used to control where the debris goes when possible
- Area around the trailer should be taped off to keep foot traffic and cars out of the area
- Anyone working at ground level should have on a hard hat
- Material should be distributed evenly into the trailer
- Employees should not climb into trailer to pack down or disperse material
Dump sites can pose their own set of risks and should be covered as well:
- Safe driving expectations with emphasis on pulling a full trailer should be covered with the driver
- There should be clear communication between the driver and other workers once on the dump site
- Once on-site employees should spot the driver to park in unloading area
- Truck should be parked with brakes set and ignition off before unloading takes place
- Proper personal protection should be worn for any manual cleanup such as boots, gloves, and dust masks