Flooring Installation

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Did you know that workers who remove and install flooring material such as carpet, granite, vinyl, wood, or laminate are exposed to hazards that can lead to serious injuries or death?

Workers who do this type of work are exposed to a variety of hazards such as the following:

• Asbestos.
• Chemical burns.
• Silica.
• Slips, trips, and falls (same elevation).
• Sprains and strains.

The information provided below can help employers find solutions to prevent exposure to these hazards implement safety and health policies to protect their employees.

Related Topics

• Accident Prevention Program
• Asbestos
• Construction Industry Safety & Health
• Emergency Washing
• Eye on Safety
• Formaldehyde
• Hand and Portable Power Tools
• Hazard Communication and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
• Hearing Loss Prevention & Noise
• Isocyanates
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Recordkeeping and Reporting of Worker Injuries (OSHA 300 Log)
• Respirators
• Saw Safety
• Silica
• Slips, Trips and Falls (Same elevation)
• Sprains & Strains
• Stairs

More help from L&I

Getting Started with Safety.
Consultation Services.
Workplace Safety Complaints.
Worker Rights to a Safe Workplace.

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