Title: Explain the dangers and hazards associated with working outdoors on a construction site.
Course: Masonry III (17008-III) > Section: Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety)

Explanation should include hazards such as

- plants (e.g., poison ivy, poison oak, sumac)
- animals (e.g., racoons, snakes, coyotes)
- insects (e.g., mosquitoes, ticks, bee stings)
- arachnids (e.g., brown recluse, black widow)
- environmental exposure and weather hazards (e.g., hypothermia, heat stroke, lightning)
- pathway obstructions
- chemical use
- burns
- cuts.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What methods can be used to educate workers about the dangers of wild animals?
- What hazardous plants, animals, and insects are commonly found on construction sites?
- What chemical safety issues might arise on a construction site?
- Why is it important to prepare for unexpected weather conditions?