Rebar Safety in Poured Concrete

1. Rebar is not only a common piece of equipment on a jobsite, but one of the most hazardous. Protruding rebar can be sharp and scratch or cut when walking by, but can also impale and cause serious injuries or fatalities.

2. To lower the risk of exposure, guard all rebar that someone might fall on by using caps or wood 2x4s and cover exposed rebar with the correct protective cap.

3. To prevent hang-ups when walking through flatwork, keep your shoelaces tucked in. You should also be mindful of your pant legs. Either tuck them in or roll them up to keep them off the ground.

4. Rebar is usually rusty. In the event you get a cut, flush out the wound and follow your company's policies for injuries and reporting.

5. Pick up scrap rebar that is left on the ground to prevent tripping hazards.

6. When hoisting rebar, alert personnel in the area as it can easily slide or slip.

7. Wear proper eye protection, gloves, foot protection, and hard hats to prevent lacerations and struck-by hazards.

8. Employees should be trained to recognize rebar hazards and should always point them out to supervisors so they can eliminate the hazards.

9. Are there any exposed rebar on the jobsite that personnel should be aware of? Are there missing caps that need to be replaced?

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