Safety Tips Around Construction Sites
Toronto Hydro-Electric System is investing in your community to ensure reliable power to your home. Your family's safety is a priority for us. So when Toronto Hydro is working in your neighbourhood, here are some safety tips.
Always
- Be visible at all times and make eye contact with people operating equipment
- Be aware of your surroundings and avoid distractions like cell phone use around construction areas
- Follow all safety signage even if there are no construction workers around
- Walk on the sidewalk or designated walkway
- Ask for assistance to walk around the construction area if you feel you are unable or uncomfortable
- Watch your step! Always be prepared for unexpected hazards
- Report anything that looks dangerous to a construction site worker or call 416-542-3366
Never
- Enter a construction site
- Run or play in construction areas
- Lean, stand, or climb on equipment, fences, mounds of dirt or any other construction materials
- Approach hazardous areas marked by fences or safety cones
- Distract construction workers who are operating construction equipment or vehicles
- Approach a construction zone if you have a choice. Take alternative routes to your destination if you know the whereabouts of a construction zone
- Stop to watch the construction work. Your objective is to get past the construction area as safely as possible.