Friday, December 30, 2022
8 Tips for Winter Weather Jobsite Safety
Builder Magazine: As snow begins to build up in some areas of the country, jobsite safety hazards may be disguised by wintry conditions. "Winter weather can present extreme safety challenges for those working in the home building industry on jobsites, both outside and within the structure," says Jonathan Falk, field specialist, disaster relief at the NAHB.
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Firstly, I cannot believe OSHA does not have codes for working in the winter. Secondly, the main thing I noticed from this article is how easy it is to abuse workers in winter conditions. Most of the things mentioned to promote winter jobsite safety cost the employer time and money, which I would imagine they would not like. Putting down salt takes time and installing proper ventilation not only takes time, but may force employers to buy more equipment. This would cause the employer to have to pay the employees more and spend more money on equipment. I don’t know if the customer would be billed for all of this but even if they were only billed for the labor the company would still have to spend money on the equipment. Finally, I noticed a lot about clothing. Being raised in Chicago I understand this very well, but I also wonder how this would affect a worker's mobility and safety. The lighter the gear the more it costs, and that is not something people want to pay for unless they are ready to make a serious investment.
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