13 November 2011
Introduction Safety is an important factor for small and large construction companies. A variety of field-related injuries can occur from slips or falls, heavy lifting or improper use of power equipment and tools. You can explore methods that may help improve your company’s safety record. Training Safety training is a high priority for most occupations [...]
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13 November 2011
Welding combines the capabilities of high-technology equipment with the art and craftsmanship of the welder. Never let your art hurt you. Here are the basics. Gear The bare minimum welder’s kit includes a shade-10 or darker, full-faced welding mask, welder‘s gloves & non-flammable shirt and steel-toed boots. Ear protection fronm falling sparks as well as [...]
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13 November 2011
Protection against noise related injury in the workplace reduces risk. Working in and around loud noises, whether from construction equipment or loud sounds emitted from various processes, can cause damage both instantaneously and over time depending on the situation. High noise levels eventually can lead to associated hearing loss. The use of adequate and noise [...]
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13 November 2011
Asbestos is a lightweight silicate mineral that was used in building construction from the 1940′s through the 1980′s. The substance was found in insulation as well as roofing materials and floor coverings. It was eventually discovered that the use of asbestos in construction materials could lead to various lung problems, some of them life threatening. [...]
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13 November 2011
About 6.5 million people work at some 252,000 construction sites each day, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. These workers have the highest on-the-job fatality rates of any industry. They face many types of hazards on the job. One such hazard is falls. Some construction workers work on high buildings. At times, there’s [...]
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