• Cap all exposed vertical starter bars with mushroom-type impalement protection immediately
• Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling rebar and tying binding wire at all times
• Use mechanical aids for lifting and positioning heavy rebar bundles and prefabricated cages
• Prepare a lift plan for crane-lifting prefabricated rebar cages with proper exclusion zones
• Wear hearing protection when cutting rebar with hydraulic croppers or disc cutters
• Rotate tasks between heavy fixing and lighter work to reduce repetitive strain on hands
• Ensure fall protection is in place when fixing rebar at height on formwork or scaffolding
• Inspect cutting tools and tying equipment before each use and report any defects
• Store rebar bundles securely on level ground with chocks to prevent rolling and collapse
• Use water suppression when cutting rebar with disc cutters to control metal dust and sparks

• DON'T leave exposed vertical starter bars uncapped — impalement protection is mandatory
• DON'T handle rebar without cut-resistant gloves — sharp ends cause serious lacerations
• DON'T manually lift heavy rebar bundles alone — use mechanical aids or team lifting
• DON'T stand beneath prefabricated rebar cages during crane lifting and placement
• DON'T cut rebar with disc cutters without hearing protection and spark containment
• DON'T fix rebar at height without fall protection secured to an independent anchor
• DON'T store rebar bundles on edge or unsecured where they could roll or topple
• DON'T ignore wrist or hand pain from repetitive tying — report symptoms early
• DON'T use damaged cutting tools with worn blades or hydraulic leaks on site
• DON'T work below others fixing rebar overhead without head protection and exclusion zones

See also: Rebar Impalement Prevention | Steel Fixer Safety