Originally posted by Jim Kollaer on ConstructionCitizen.com.Safety is critical on every construction site. It matters every minute of every day and not just during the safety talk, incident review, OSHA audit or client incident report.According to ENR, 31 major contractors are launching the first annual “Safety Week” May 4-10 to bring… read more
[[{"fid":"966","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"_none","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]The Marek Family of Companies is responsible for training you in the recognition and… read more
[[{"fid":"964","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"_none","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]Note to Supervisors: Read and prepare for meeting by looking over your jobsite and how your… read more
[[{"fid":"957","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"_none","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]This zero tolerance means that certain unsafe employee actions will automatically result in… read more
Slips, Trips and Falls (Fall Prevention)We have all experienced slipping, tripping, stumbling or falling. Usually the only result is that you feel silly, embarrassed, and perhaps got a scrape or bruise. But falls kill 1,200 people at work a year. They are the biggest cause of accidental death in the workplace. More than 33,000… read more
Sprains and Strains Sprains and strains continue to be one of the highest types of injuries within our company. By following a few simple rules, many of these injuries can be avoided or their severity greatly reduced. Medical evidence has shown that performing warm-up exercises before work and after breaks reduces strain and sprain type injuries.… read more
STRUCK BY MOVING OBJECTS Probably the most unpredictable type of accident is being struck by a moving object, because it is usually out of the routine. What do you look out for? What do you have to guard against? You should be careful at blind intersections in and around the worksite, and look out for stacked materials, equipment… read more
Material Handling InstructionYou will need to demonstrate material handling with at least two different sizes of rock: refer to weight/loading information listed below that was obtained from our suppliers. You will need to demonstrate manual handling of studs and track of different gauges and types. Please read and cover the points addressed in… read more
WAR ON FALLS HOW TO REPORT AN ACCIDENTHow long you work for us is based on how you safely perform your job and meet the production expectations of your supervisor. Every Front Line Supervisor is responsible for timely reporting of all work-related injuries, accidents and fall exposures. To properly carry out his duties, today we are… read more
HAZARD ANALYSISWORKING AROUND SPRINKLERS OR ELECTRICAL AREAS Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to such dangers as electrical shock, electrocution, fires and explosions. However when we talk about fires, is also important to mention that sprinkler systems are installed in… read more
Originally posted by Jim Kollaer on ConstructionCitizen.com.Safety is critical on every construction site. It matters every minute of every day and not just during the safety talk, incident review, OSHA audit or client incident report.According to ENR, 31 major contractors are launching the first annual “Safety Week” May 4-10 to bring… read more
[[{"fid":"966","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"_none","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]The Marek Family of Companies is responsible for training you in the recognition and… read more
[[{"fid":"957","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"_none","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]This zero tolerance means that certain unsafe employee actions will automatically result in… read more