Exposure to wet concrete can lead to serious injuries.  Working with concrete without  use of the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) can damage lead to "cement burns".  Cement burns range from minor redness or irritation to serious chemical burns.

Here are some suggested PPE for placing and finishing concrete

Long sleeves and pants Protective goggles Hardhat Chemical resistant gloves

Protective over-boots knee pads knee boards

Be sure to wash wet concrete immediately from your skin and clothing after contact to avoid cement burns.

We have put together some items that will aid in educating your employees and customers on the dangers of handling wet (unhardened) concrete to avoid severe injuries and to protect your company against potential lawsuits. 

NRMCA's Cement Burn Awareness Brochure

Send this pocket-sized, 4-page cement burn safety brochure with each load and you'll help assure that your customers safely manage the risks of using concrete.

With colorful, easy-to-read instructions and illustrations on safety equipment and the proper ways to work with concrete, plus clear warnings about risks posed by concrete, the brochure serves as a tool that demonstrates your professionalism, while increasing customer knowledge about managing the health and safety risks of working with wet concrete and cement.

 

ORMCA's Safety Truck Decal, Caution Fresh Concrete

These brightly colored, black and yellow, truck decals warn of the dangers of handling fresh concrete including burns and eye injury.  The decals measure 11"x8.5" and they are durable and self adhesive making them easy to apply.

Decals are $3.00 each.