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Summer Is Coming And So Is Construction Site Dehydration
With the approach of warmer weather, the opportunity for dehydration leading to heat disorders in construction workers also increases. Below are symptoms of some of the most common heat disorders to be aware of the temperatures climb. Heat Stroke is the…
Gravity Will Always Win… Against a Ladder
Let’s be honest, very few of us consciously think about gravity playing a role in construction work, yet the reality is that gravity never forgets to bring you back to earth. As soon as you set foot on the ladder’s…
Warning Line Systems as Fall Protection
The title of today’s posting may conjure an image of folks standing shoulder-to-shoulder on top of a structure yelling out warnings to team members below, so we thought it would be beneficial to review what a warning line actually is…
Construction-Related Accidents Don’t Just Happen
Accidents on construction sites are usually a result of someone not paying attention or knowing how to recognize a safety hazard. Construction companies who focus on developing an attitude of safety in their workforce have about 1/5 as many on-the job accidents…
Safe-D: Hydration…Is it Time for a Drink?
We’ve all experienced it at some point. Fatigue sets in; your mouth feels dry; your legs are heavy and you may even have a headache. These are all common signs of dehydration. When you are working hard, body fluid is…
Safe-D: Fire Extinguishers – It’s Not Enough To Just Have One
Having a fire extinguisher, but not knowing how to use it doesn’t do any good, so we are sharing these tips to properly use and inspect your extinguisher. To Use The Extinguisher Pull the pin. This will allow you to…
Safe-D: Fall Protection Barrier Systems
The construction of guardrail systems as well as their use shall comply with the following provisions: Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches above the walking/working level…
Safe-D: Six Ladder Climbing Tips
Ladders are such common everyday tools that many workers take them for granted. Ladder injuries can easily be avoided by remembering there is a right way and a wrong way to use a ladder. 6 Tips to Use a Ladder…
Safe-D: Get The Most Out Of Your Safety Meeting
Show your team the importance of safety meetings by following the suggested agenda below: DOCUMENT ON TOP AND/OR BOTTOM OF SIGN-IN SHEET: Project name Project number Date Project Superintendent conducting meeting Distribute a sign-in sheet and require attendees sign in…
Safe-D: One Type Does NOT Fit All
When it comes to Personal Protective Equipment, one type does NOT fit all tasks. EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: ANSI Z87.1 REQUIREMENT Eye protection must be worn at all times while on the project site. Face shield must be worn any…