OSHA just released 12 educational videos about potential hazards in the construction industry. The educational videos are geared to employers and workers. According to the agency, the videos are based on real-life incidents and include detailed depictions of hazards and the safety measures that would have prevented these injuries and fatalities. The videos cover falls in construction, workers who are struck by vehicles and heavy equipment, sprain and strain injuries, trenching and excavation hazards, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
OSHA reports that most of the videos are 2 to 4 minutes long, and each is available in English and Spanish for web viewing or downloading. All video scripts are available online as well. The videos are located a here and the Spanish-language versions are available here.
