If you're new to the world of general contracting, you may be wondering about how you can keep yourself safe while you are at work. This article is going to discuss a few of the essential safety measures that should be taken when undertaking jobs as a general contractor. Risk Assessments Conducting a risk assessment before starting any construction work will help you get the best results from your work. This is because it will inform you of all the risks involved with your job so that you can provide adequate clothing, equipment and safety procedures for each of these risks.