Construction workers face safety challenges everyday as they lift, carry and haul materials on work sites. Companies can offer cut-resistant gloves to employees to enhance on-site injury prevention.

Jeff Moreland, Ph.D., technology scout at protective clothing manufacturer Ansell, told EHSToday cut-resistant gloves offer the best available option to construction workers. While earlier contractors wore cotton or leather work gloves to avoid cuts, cut-resistant handwear offer dexterity and comfort along with the highest level of protection.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted 4,547 fatal workplace injuries fatalities occurred in 2010. Companies can take a proactive approach to employee injury prevention by creating health and safety workplace guidelines. Following federal rules and regulations is an important step to create an injury-free work environment. 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers industry employers tools to maintain workplace safety and Web-based solutions offer a reliable option to construction companies nationwide. Employers can use the online software to create injury-free workplaces, reduce injury-related costs for workers and increase productivity. The programs offer managers easy-to-use tools that can impact a company's profitability as employees complete tasks in a safe and healthy workplace.