Construction can be a dangerous area to work in if procedures are not followed correctly. A building site is full of dangerous pieces of equipment and machinery that, if used incorrectly, could cause serious injury or even death. Health and safety is imperative for good, safe construction practices.

However, it is worth remembering that the machines used on a construction site are actually there to make processes safer. It is simply a case of using them properly. When a crane or another piece of lifting equipment is used instead of manual lifting, this is going to help protect the operator from injury.

If you are going to use a crane, make sure you receive the proper training. You should also be fully insured to work on the site. Discuss this with your employer, as it can get slightly trick when many construction workers are self employed. Make sure you receive continued training as well.