Here’s the story. In my very early thirties, I was blessed to be hired by a large, regional commercial GC to create and manage their Business Development and Marketing program, basically, from scratch. A couple of weeks into the gig, I attended one of their quarterly, day long, offsite divisional financial/operational meetings attended by more […]
Over the years workers in the construction industry have been seriously injured or killed while working with or near rigging operations. Employees whose work activities include rigging must be trained in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions. Below are some basic Rigging and Material Handling guidelines. Rigging equipment includes chains, wire rope, synthetic web […]
When using any chemical it is important to know if the chemical is actually hazardous. So, what qualities make a chemical hazardous according to OSHA? Flammable, combustible, and / or explosive. Corrosive (acids or caustics). Irritating or damaging to the eyes and / or body. Poses a hazard through inhalation, ingestion, or body contact. Any […]
My wonderful wife Sandy recently reminded me I’m still not quite caught up on the outdoor chores I promised to complete before summer. Some of these chores will require power tools and ladders so she also reminded me of my last aerial act with a chainsaw and sat me down for a toolbox talk before […]
