Top 10 Essential Safety Items Every Worker Needs

Our Superintendent, De’Onta, emphasizes that safety isn't just a requirement – it's a commitment we make to ourselves and our families every day when we step onto the job site. Here are his top 10 essential items that every worker should have to ensure they return home safely each day. 

10 essential safety items that every worker should have on site: 

1. Cut Resistant Safety Gloves: These essential gloves protect your hands from cuts, punctures, and other hazards while handling materials and tools.

2. N95 Dust Mask: This mask filters out 95% of airborne particles to protect your lungs from harmful dust and debris.

3. First Aid Kit: Keep a well-stocked first aid kit nearby for quick response to minor injuries and emergencies.

4. Safety Glasses: Protect your eyes from flying debris, dust, and chemical splashes with proper safety eyewear.

5. GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter): This device prevents electric shock by quickly shutting off power when it detects a ground fault.

6. High Visibility Vest or Clothing: Stay visible to equipment operators and other workers, especially in low-light conditions.

7. Hard Hat: Protect your head from falling objects and other overhead hazards with a properly fitted hard hat.

8. Fall Protection: Use proper harnesses and secure anchor points when working at heights to prevent falls.

9. Ear Protection: Guard against hearing loss with earplugs or earmuffs when working around loud equipment.

10. Fire Extinguisher: Keep fire extinguishers easily accessible and know how to use them in case of emergency.

And of course, remember: Safety First, always.