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Dillon Topping Out
The Dillon team in Raleigh N.C. celebrated the topping out of the parking deck with the last pour on April 27.
Personal Audits (Pre-Task Planning) Tool Box Talk
When the word audit is mentioned, people generally think of a negative experience, and internal revenue service (IRS) tax audit or of a confrontation. However, it is possible for audits to be positive. First, let’s consider the definition of audit.…
Fall Protection Tool Box Talk
Policy Donley’s policy is that a fall protection system as outlined below, is required for all employees (Self-performed and Subcontractors) working at heights greater than 6 feet and this applies to all situations including General Fall Protection, Scaffolds, Over Hand…
Silica and Silicosis Tool Box Talk
Silica is a mineral compound made up of one silicon atom and two oxygen atoms. There are other compounds that contain silicon whose names are quite similar, such as silicate and silicone. Do not mistake these for silica. They are…
DCG – Employee Meeting
Donley’s Concrete Group held its biannual employee meeting in Raleigh last Friday. Congratulations to Miguel Castro who was named Concrete Man in Raleigh!
Scaffold Safety Toolbox Talk 4
Fall Protection A fall protection system ( i.e. guardrail system) must be installed on all scaffolds with a working height greater than 6 feet. Top rails must be between 38-45 inches above the platform capable of supporting at least 200…
SMPS Awards for our 75th Anniversary Communications Campaign
Our 75th Anniversary communications campaign was honored at the Society for Marketing Professional Services Heartland Conference. The campaign won best video and took second place in the overall internal communications category.
Scaffold Safety Toolbox Talk 3
Platforms/Decking Platform/decking planks may be made of solid sawn wood, manufactured wood, manufactured steel, or manufactured aluminum. If solid sawn wood is used, it must be scaffold grade. Platforms must be free from defects. Recognizing Visual Defects End Splits –…
Scaffold Safety – Tool box Talk 2
Access Proper access must be prived to access the work platform of the scaffold. Ladders that are a part of the scaffolding system, such as hook-on and attachable ladders, shall be positioned so that the bottom rung is not more…
Scaffold Safety 1 Tool Box Talks
General Information Scaffolding must be erected, altered, moved, and dismantled in accordance with applicable OSHA standards and under the direct supervision of a scaffold competent person. Scaffolding components cannot be mixed if they are from different manufactures unless they fit…