WHAT TO WEAR ON THE BUILDING SITE

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WHAT TO WEAR ON THE BUILDING SITE Working on a construction site represents one of the most dangerous jobs in the building trade. It is for this reason that workers should wear the correct clothing and accessories to guarantee their own protection and safety. First, they should get a brightly coloured safety vest so that other workers will see them, especially those operating machinery on the site, like diggers. Waterproof, windproof, warm clothing is also necessary when working outside in all weathers. An overall could be used to cover personal clothing, with perhaps padded material on the knees and elbows for extra protection. Then, a pair of strong, comfortable steel-toe boots or shoes is another must, to be worn with thick comfortable socks, as these will not only help to protect their feet but will also provide warmth. However, laces should be tied neatly and tightly to avoid injury or getting caught in scaffolding or other equipment, and laces should not be worn at all if working with hazardous materials. One last consideration is that cement burns can occur when wearing safety shoes or boots, so wellingtons might give more protection and they also come with steel toes. Hard ...