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Major Hazards on Construction Sites- Construction involves buildings going up and coming down, as well as excavations and the building of trenches.
- When working practices are disorganized and rushed, such as undertaking electrical work in wet conditions or using non-professionals to complete electrical work, electricity presents additional hazards.
- Failure to use PPE correctly or using damaged or inadequate PPE can mean that workers are exposed to harmful materials such as asbestos and long-term risk from dust particles (emanating from plaster, brick, stone).
- Unexpected collapse also means exposure to harmful materials whilst the repeated handling and use of toxic substances such […]
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