{"id":6160,"date":"2020-04-17T23:41:44","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T03:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=6160"},"modified":"2020-04-17T23:42:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-18T03:42:00","slug":"what-your-site-cant-be-without-10-essential-construction-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/what-your-site-cant-be-without-10-essential-construction-items\/","title":{"rendered":"What Your Site Can&#8217;t Be Without: 10 Essential Construction Items"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a building site manager?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not a job to be taken lightly.&nbsp;When supplying the site with all of the necessary construction items, there is a lot to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the safety documents and protocols&nbsp;must be in place. Otherwise, your workers could get injured or even killed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So we&#8217;ll take a look at just ten of the many items your construction site needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. External Cable Protectors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any time there is electrical equipment, there will be wires coming from all different directions. In this case, it is essential you have external cable providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;ll not only keep the wires protected from heavy wheel traffic&nbsp;at the site, but they&#8217;ll also prevent potential employee accidents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Hazard Tape<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have all of the necessary items to create a&nbsp;heavily fortified barrier, hazard tape is a quick and reliable way to cordon off areas from the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also effective in drawing attention to potential hazards or dangerous areas at the construction site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Health and&nbsp;Safety Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial that every member of the crew understands the health and safety measurements in place. So be sure that the H&amp;S policy is available on site so they can refer to it when needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Dump Truck or Skip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A construction area that is littered with rubbish is not safe. You&#8217;ll want to ensure there&#8217;s either a metal dump truck or a skip on a maneuverable dolly&nbsp;so you can get rid of waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. First Aid Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction work is high-risk. Even when everyone is careful, accidents happen. So in case of any mishaps, it&#8217;s vital there is a first aid kit that complies the all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ohsonline.com\/Articles\/2018\/04\/01\/Meeting-OSHAs-First-Aid-Requirements.aspx\">first aid requirements<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Work Platforms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest and safest solution for times when a worker&nbsp;needs a lift&nbsp;is a platform ladder. But a scissor lift can be equally effective;&nbsp;especially for workers&nbsp;who need to&nbsp;lift heavy items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Portable Cabin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every construction site needs a portable cabin to serve as the office from which the foreman operates. This is also the place where all of the important documentation is kept. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahmedabad.samanportable.com\/best-portable-cabins\/\">best portable cabins<\/a> are modular units that could be later be used for other purposes, including storage or a small workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Spare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PPE can become easily damaged or soiled while on a construction site so having&nbsp;back-up PPE&nbsp;is essential for every project. Plus, visitors to the site may be required to wear a hard hat or hi-viz vest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Traffic Cones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traffic cones&nbsp;are used to create&nbsp;temporary road lanes on busy roads, as well as to protect road workers. But they can also be used as a barrier to divert traffic or pedestrians around any construction site to avoid accidents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Mandatory Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when workers know the rules, it&#8217;s important that they have constant reminders on the site. To ensure that actions are carried out in certain areas, it&#8217;s mandatory you post signs such as &#8220;Wear goggles&#8221; or&nbsp;&#8220;Use ear protectors.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Have the Necessary Construction Items?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The above list of ten construction items for your site&nbsp;is just a starting point. As you continue to put together the plans for your site, you&#8217;re bound to&nbsp;discover many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, keep checking back with us for more informational articles to assist you in your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a building site manager? It&#8217;s not a job to be taken lightly.&nbsp;When supplying the site with all of the necessary construction items, there is a lot to consider. 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