New safety talk: adequate light on construction sites

The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association is highlighting the importance of adequate lighting on construction worksites to reduce visibility-related hazards. Poor lighting increases risks of slips, trips, and falls while also causing eye strain and headaches for workers.

Toronto — Construction worksites need adequate lighting to improve visibility and help prevent injuries, the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association says in a new safety talk. Poorly lit worksites can increase the risk of slips, trips and falls; contribute to eye strain, headaches and blurred…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.