Refrain from using damaged step ladders. Check for cracks, corroded rivets, and feet in poor condition Ensure all feet are on a level, non-slippery surface Face the step ladder, when climbing or descending Never stand on the top of a step ladder
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365 days will soon be put to bed. When my son was just a tot he’d ask at the end of each day as part of his tuck-in routine: “Dad? What did we do today?” It was an obvious ploy to buy some extra time before having to kill the... read more →
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Who Michael Donovan What I am a Project/Operations Manager for Panel Systems Inc. How Long I have worked with Panel Systems Inc for 3 years. Where I work at Panel Systems Inc, a light gauge framing company out of Woodbridge, VA, servicing the east coast of the United States.... read more →
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Always check machinery and controls prior to beginning work Prior to working on equipment, ensure that the machine is in park and switched off Always use seat belts
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1947- Maine Turnpike first opens to traffic.
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Life is work. There. I said it. I don’t mean that life is putting in 18 hour days slaving at a job that repulses you to make money. I mean that living life, day to day, is work. It takes effort. It takes energy to get out of bed. Scheduling your... read more →
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1955- 1st prototype of hovercraft is patented.
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Ensure the use of appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including: Eye Protection Hearing Protection Respirator (when required) Keep cords away from cutting area Keep hair, loose clothing, and jewellery out of cutting area Never cut with a dull blade Keep the guard on the saw, as directed by manufacturer
Dec
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Being a Woman Should Never Limit Your Ability- Working Women in the Trades and Construction Industry
Despite that fact that women are becoming less of a rarity on the construction site, they are still heavily outnumbered by men in the industry. Currently, women represent just 4% of tradeworkers in the United States, and 5% in Canada. Being such a significant minority group in the industry can... read more →
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1971- the Sotra Bridge in Norway, a 1,236-metre-long suspension bridge, opens.