Everyone who has seen or been in the vicinity of places under construction knows how risky some (or all) of the work and equipment can be. Thankfully, concrete cutting services in Wisconsin and beyond aim to provide all their workers with optimally safe conditions. Of course, nobody knows better than people working in construction about the occupational hazards of the profession. It’s true that most companies are required to (and do) maintain strict safety procedures, by obtaining the right outfits, safety helmets, harnesses, and other safety equipment, preferably from a company that understands workplace regulations and occupational hazards (like BIG Safety and others like it). However, construction workers can also play their individiual parts in ensuring that they as well as their colleagues remain as safe as possible in the workplace. What could be one way to do this? Smartphones.
Smartphones enable you to check email, get directions, or even watch movies. As a construction worker, you can also use your smartphone to stay safe on the job. The following safety apps offer safety-related information and assistance for those in the construction industry.
- Heat Safety Tool – Created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, this app allows you to calculate the heat index for your worksite. From there, you are able to determine a risk level for you and your fellow workers. The app even allows you to set reminders for preventive measures such as breaks or water intake to keep you from suffering a heat-related illness.
- iTriage – If you are in the construction industry then you already know there is a good chance you, or a fellow worker, could be injured on the job at some point. The iTriage app lets you search for medical information based on symptoms and find medical locations. Developed by two ER doctors, the app can also be downloaded for your Android device at Google play.
- Ladder Safety – Developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, this free app promises “a multimodal indicator, which uses visual and sound signals to assist the user in positioning an extension ladder at an optimal angle.” It also provides reference materials, safety guidelines, and checklists to keep you safe while using ladders. Also available free from here.
- LiftRight – Many workplace back injuries are the result of improper lifting techniques or simply attempts to lift something that should not be lifted. This app allows you to input data related to a prospective lift and performs the NIOSH Lifting Equation to analyze the safety of the lift. LiftRight is also available free here.
- Safety News – If you are a supervisor, manager, or owner in the construction industry, it pays to stay informed with the latest safety news. This free app provides you with all worksite safety news in one place, customizable to meet your specific needs or industry. Also available from Google play for free.
Technology in the present scenario could be a boon for humans. For example, since the introduction of wireless concrete pumps, workers no longer have to be concerned about injuries as the remote control can now take over the job that was previously done by humans. Apps like the ones mentioned above could not only help in saving lives during a hazard but can also be used for detecting problems in construction sites to avoid any accident. Truth be told, there are several apps like these that can be helpful for construction workers. But many people do not know about those apps because it has not yet gained popularity. That said, app developers who are interested in increasing the popularity of their apps can take the help of professionals from the AdTech industry. For that, they can contact firms like AdAction who can employ the latest marketing techniques like app advertising to drive quality installs.
As you already know, a construction site can be full of potential hazards and risks for the workers who spend their work day there. By downloading and using one or more of these apps, you may be able to reduce the risks you face each day and be better prepared to react in the event a work-related injury occurs despite your best efforts to prevent it.
