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Safety tips for St. Paul bricklayers

On Behalf of | Dec 2, 2017 | Construction Worker Injuries, Workers' Compensation |

For St. Paul bricklayers, personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to stay safe and healthy while on the job. Proper PPE protects you from exposure to toxic materials, fire protection, safeguards against extreme heat and other less than optimal weather conditions, heavy weights and various other workplace hazards. PPE varies depending on the type of labor you perform. For instance, the PPE for painters is very different than it is for bricklayers. This is why you should make sure you are always using the right gear.

Since construction sites are often fraught with injury-inducing and life-threatening dangers, safety precautions are a must. Most injuries that bricklayers suffer are a result of subpar or poor fitting protective equipment. To learn more about industry PPE standards, read further.

PPE for bricklayers

Your PPE kit should include steel toe boots, gloves, a high-visibility jacket and a hard hat. Also, if you are working from a height, you should have restraints that will keep you from falling. When handling bricks, you should always wear gloves to protect your hands and a dust mask to limit the possibility of inhaling too much dust.

Training

In addition to having the correct gear, you should receive training in how to properly use it. For example, if you do not have training on how to correctly use a safety harness, you could suffer an injury by using it the wrong way.

Other attire

Beyond what your employer requires in terms of PPE, you should wear clothing that will protect you from cuts and scrapes. In other words, do not give in to the temptation to show up to work in shorts and t-shirt on unusually warm or hot days. The same holds true for cold weather. Be sure you wear appropriate attire for winter work days to avoid frostbite or hypothermia.

If you are a bricklayer, it is important that you wear the appropriate gear while at work. Unfortunately, even if you adhere to all the safety regulations of the job, accidents still happen. If you have suffered a workplace injury, you might be entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim for your injuries and lost wages.

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