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Construction is a physically demanding occupation, but a vital part of our nation and economy. This workforce handles tasks that range from carrying heavy loads to performing repetitive tasks to safely navigating often chaotic jobsites, placing them at risk of serious injury. Because of the physically demanding nature of this work, injuries such as strains, sprains, breathing issues and work-related musculoskeletal disorders are so prevalent and are the most common injuries resulting in days away from work.
We’re here to help you! We’ve pulled together the top sources of health and safety information specifically for the construction industry. This will help increase your awareness and provide education about potential issues that can affect you. This data offers practical ideas to help reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury in common construction tasks. While some solutions may need the involvement of the building owner or general contractor, there are also many ideas that individual workers and supervisors can adopt.
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可吸入结晶二氧化硅
可吸入结晶二氧化硅是非常小的颗粒,比普通海滩或游乐场的沙子至少小 100 倍。它们是在切割、锯切、研磨、钻孔和破碎石头、岩石、混凝土、砖块、砌块和砂浆时产生的。吸入这种灰尘会导致矽肺病,在严重的情况下可能会致残,甚至致命。可吸入的二氧化硅粉尘进入肺部并导致疤痕组织的形成,从而降低肺部吸收氧气的能力。
挥发性有机化合物 (VOC)
挥发性有机化合物 (VOC) 以气体的形式从某些固体或液体中排放出来。挥发性有机化合物包括多种化学物质,其中一些可能对健康产生短期和长期的不良影响。许多挥发性有机化合物的浓度在室内一直高于室外(高达十倍)。吸入挥发性有机化合物会刺激眼睛、鼻子和喉咙。它还可能导致呼吸困难、恶心以及中枢神经系统和器官损伤。应始终佩戴适当的保护装置。
背部安全
背部受伤在建筑工人中比所有其他行业的员工总和更普遍。从本质上讲,建筑工作涉及体力劳动,很容易因重复运动(例如抬起、推、拉和弯曲)而导致背部问题。安全的举重实践和负重技术对于预防工作场所的疼痛和慢性背部损伤至关重要。
膝盖安全
保护膝盖对于建筑业的职业生涯至关重要。由于膝盖的复杂性,膝盖特别容易受伤。它不仅可以弯曲和伸直,还可以进行扭转和旋转运动,同时支撑身体的大部分重量。混凝土地板饰面以及瓷砖和石材安装需要相当大的弯曲和跪下,这会给膝盖带来很大的压力。因此,培训工人如何帮助保持膝盖健康至关重要。
眼睛安全
建筑业的眼部受伤率比其他任何行业都高得多。飞扬的颗粒在工作现场的许多任务中都很常见;从锯切、钻孔、刨削、爆破,甚至吹污垢和灰尘。化学品和混凝土飞溅也会带来风险。为了避免受伤或永久性视力丧失,眼睛保护是必要的。
手部安全
建筑工人严重依赖他们的双手。每年,美国有多达100万工人面临严重的手部受伤。了解哪种手套最适合这项任务,保持双手没有油脂或油,并为工作选择合适的工具,以提高生产力并防止手部、手腕和劳损。
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