Contact your local utility authority Request all applicable line locates If possible, pre-mark the anticipated dig area Provide hand-diggers or machine operators with a copy of the locates Ensure locates are valid prior to digging
Oct
19
Oct
19
Round these here parts the leaves are falling and the bullets are flying. It is now officially open-season on anything with antlers, wings, hooves, fur or anyone with scary clown makeup. At the time of this dispatch, there are convoys of retrofitted school buses painted green roaring through our town-center... read more →
Oct
18
Non-vented safety goggles: have no venting protection against chemical exposure (including dust, mist, liquid, and vapors) do NOT protect against gases
Oct
18
Who Troy Davidson What Safety supervisor How Long I have been in the construction industry for 12 years. I started as a laborer, and moved my way up to safety supervisor. Where I went to school for construction management and for journeyman carpenter. I attended Red Rock Community College for... read more →
Oct
18
1632- English architect Christopher Wren, famed for rebuilding 52 churches in London, in born.
Oct
17
When cutting, drilling, or grinding, workers may be exposed to silica dust. Breathing in this substance can be harmful, or even fatal, to your health. When dealing with possible silica hazards: Use appropriate PPE to protect yourself, including respirators Avoid eating, drinking or smoking where silica dust is present Thoroughly... read more →
Oct
17
Safety on construction sites, as we all know, is of vital importance. As of late, safety has become more of a priority on worksites, resulting in less accidents, and a more safety conscientious workforce. Despite this, enforcing safety continues to be an ongoing issue on some construction sites. Here are... read more →
Oct
17
1888- Construction begins on the U.S. Navy Ship, the USS Maine (ACR-1).
Oct
16
1907- the Glienicke Bridge, a 22-meter-wide bridge in Germany, opens.
Oct
14
Exposure to asbestos can be harmful to your health. Stay safe by: Using appropriate PPE, including respirators/masks Washing your clothes after being exposed Being aware of exposure limits