Who Dan Henrie What Field Production Manager in the commercial concrete construction business. How Long I have been in the commercial concrete construction business for over twenty years. I started as a Laborer, working my way up to Superintendent. For the last four years, my position has been Field Production... read more →
Sep
06
Sep
05
I need to be honest: when I picture farming, I immediately think of an ox pulling a cart in a field. Turns out, my concept of farming is severely outdated. Technology in farming, like technology in all other industries, has evolved. It has streamlined processes, resulting in higher efficiencies, less... read more →
Sep
02
If you were able to search the words Process Safety Management in the dictionary, you may find the following: A Process Safety Management System is the application of management principles and systems to the identification, understanding, and control of process hazards to protect employees, facility assets and the environment. So... read more →
Sep
02
Safety is a requirement on work sites. Steel toe boots are mandatory when completing a concrete pour to protect feet, fall arrest systems are necessary to ensure that, in the event of a fall, workers remain safe. The use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and directives on how to safely... read more →
Sep
01
What is a Modified Work Agreement? A Modified Work Agreement (MWA) is a form used to identify the schedule and the modified job duties for an employee who has been injured (with medical approval). What is the purpose of a Modified Work Agreement? The purpose of a MWA is to... read more →
May
25
We’ve all heard the stories of wayward travellers over-relying on the GPS in their vehicles to help them navigate back roads and labyrinth of highways unfamiliar to them. Looking for a sushi house in the tangled heart of Montreal? GPS will get you... read more →
May
18
If so, charge it! It’s a weird phenomenon, especially for those skilled in the trade who finds themselves running their own business: this apprehension to charge rates that reflect your skills. A sense of guilt when you inform a potential customer as to your hourly rate, or provide a thorough... read more →
May
11
I don’t mind when the power goes out. Usually. It’s an enforced respite. We had a micro-burst rip apart our town a few years ago. It was kind of a big deal. It formed quickly and centered in hard. I was driving home when the clouds tore open, dropping massive... read more →
May
04
Workplace Fitness Woes in Two Acts Act One A few days ago I pulled into my driveway just as the garbage truck slowed to a rolling stop in front of the house. I got out of my jeep and walked to the end of the driveway as... read more →
Apr
27
Are your fits of anger making you angry? I have a friend with a very short fuse. He’s a great guy and doesn’t have a mean bone in his body (although his posture isn’t that great). He just has a very short... read more →