DONLEY’S POLICY IS:WHEREVER THERE IS A POINT OF ACCESS WITH A BREAK IN ELEVATION OF 19 INCHES OR MORE, PROVIDE STAIRWAY; LADDER; RAMP; RUNWAY; EMBANKMENT; OR PERSONNEL HOISTUSING A LADDERAlways face a ladder when using it.Use at least one hand…

Congrats to Donley’s Concrete Group who selected by LeChase Construction as their national Subcontractor Outstanding Safety Performance Award Recipient. This award was presented at LeChase’s 2017 Subcontractor Appreciation Event. Recent projects with LeChase Construction include Duke Thomas Center and Durham…

DONLEY’S POLICY IS:REPORT ANY INJURY, FIRST AID, AND INCIDENT OR NEAR MISS TO YOUR SUPERVISOR OR THE SAFETY DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY. WHAT DO I REPORT? Injury: an incident to the body that requires more then just first aid First aid: an…

FALL PROTECTION BARRIER SYSTEMSPositioning device systems and their use shall conform to the following provisions: Positioning devices shall be rigged such that an employee cannot free fall more than 2 feet. Positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable…

Portland cement is a light gray or white powder. When in contact with moisture in eyes or on skin, or when mixed with water, portland cement becomes highly caustic (pH > 12) and will damage or burn (as severely as…

PREVENT FALLS (33% of fatalities) Identify all potential tripping and fall hazards before work starts. Look for fall hazards such as unprotected floor openings/edges, shafts, skylights, stairwells, and roof openings/edges. Inspect fall protection equipment for defects before use. Select, wear,…

Concrete chipping operations may be on some jobsites. When required certain equipment and procedures must be followed.Our safety training today will cover some basic safety precautions while performing chipping operations. PPEEye and Face Protection– Always wear company approved eye protection…

FALL PROTECTION BARRIER SYSTEMSGuardrail systems and their use shall comply with the following provisions: Construction 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 and…

WHAT IS CRYSTALLINE SILICA?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…

Is stress a good thing or a bad thing?Each of you will view stress in a different manner, stresses come in all shapes, sizes, amounts and so on. Weall bring an element of stress to the job with us, what…