Construction sites can be dangerous in many different ways. From dealing with the outdoor elements to working with heavy equipment, construction safety is crucial for the company as well as for the employees themselves. How do you stay safe when operating heavy equipment with so many other things happening around you? Take a look at these construction safety tips and ensure that you are applying them on your own site.
The New Year is always a time to take a look at what we’re doing and what we could change, what are going to be the latest trends and popular things in society, and how we can all better ourselves. We took a look at some of the more popular construction industry trends that the community will see in 2017. These are just a few of those changes.
Last month we talked about how to stay warm on a construction site. But working on a construction site in the winter is a lot more than just dressing properly. It’s also crucial to take extra precautions and follow winter safety tips that you maybe wouldn’t take in the summer to stay safe. The following are just a few winter safety tips for you to follow on your construction site to stay safe.
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: the lights, the trees, and the presents under the tree. It’s time to get to buying Christmas gifts, if you haven’t already. But what gifts for construction workers should you get? As we head into the busy holiday shopping season and Black Friday, here are some holiday gift ideas for the construction worker in your family.
Once opening day rolls around, Terry Peak Ski Area is going to look a lot different with the renovation and expansion of the Stewart Ski Lodge. The renovation will add a whole new look to the mountain and a whole new experience for skiers and snowboarders alike. The project completely transformed the look and feel of the Terry Peak Stewart Lodge and guests can expect a whole new look and feel by November 16th.
The weather is changing and the mornings are becoming colder, which means the bite of the winter air is just around the corner. Construction doesn’t stop in the winter, so workers just need to be smarter about how they work and how they dress in the harsh fall and winter temperatures. Fall is a tricky time of year where temperatures are cool in the morning and warm up quickly, so here are a few tips to stay warm in the morning and as the temperatures continue to fall while working on your construction site.
Every construction site is bound to have its own share of trash. In the United States, construction waste accounts for one third of all of the refuse in the country. So how do you stay environmental and help keep the area clean and safe? There are certain items that you could recycle in order to be environmentally friendly and keep Mother Earth looking and feeling great. Check out a few of these simple recycling tips for your construction site waste to help keep your site environmentally friendly.
Suspended loads can present many hazards to our workers such as struck-by, falling object, and caught between injuries. The equipment we use to hoist loads such as materials or equipment must meet the applicable ASME standard and be inspected prior to each use. Please review the information below to understand the OSHA requirements for hoisting equipment.
Dean Kurtz Construction recently started work on a new Eddie’s Truck Center/Freightliner Dealership to replace the old one. The new Eddie’s will be located off of Exit 61 on N. Turbine Drive on a 10 acre site with seven acres of it developed. A 45,000 square foot building will sit on the seven acres.
As technology continues to improve, many companies are creating the latest high tech gadgets to provide the best quality for their clients’ work. Some companies are doing this by providing construction workers and contractors the most up-to-date equipment to bring safety and success to each job site.
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction and every year, falls from ladders make up nearly a third of those deaths. These deaths are preventable. Falls from ladders can be prevented and lives can be saved by following the safe work practices described below.
As construction season continues into its peak time, it is important for construction companies to make sure their employees are safe at all times. Without proper training and appropraite tools, construction worker safety can be jeopardized. Here are some ways to make sure construction sites are in tip-top shape for construction workers.
Good communication is a key factor in the completion of a construction project. Improve teamwork and cooperation are some benefits when construction workers and management effectively communicate. Following are some suggestions on how to foster effective job site communication.
Construction projects are a huge undertaking, and the bottom line is that there is a lot to be done and the client is looking for the best product for their money. Delivering the best product is key and lies heavily on construction site productivity and the ability to accomplish the project quickly. Here are a few ways to improve your construction site productivity to help deliver the best product for the contractor.
Summer is not only the hottest season, but the time when construction begins. With the rising temperatures, construction workers may become too busy to take an extra break to get out of the sun and hydrate. Teaching employees how to spot when a coworker is suffering from any heat-related illness can be vital to prevent serious injuries or death.
Working on a construction site often comes with certain health risks. Unfortunately, injuries are possible, although they are also often avoidable. These are some of the health and safety risks that construction workers are subjected to on a daily basis and some ways to avoid them.
OSHA requires that fall protection equipment shall be inspected by the user before each use. ANSI and most suppliers require a competent person other than the end user perform a formal inspection of that same equipment at least annually. Inspection intervals for competent person inspections should not exceed twelve months for the construction industry and they must be documented.
April 22 was Earth Day, which got us thinking about energy efficiency and some of the biggest energy efficient trends that are making their way into construction. Having an energy efficient building is becoming not just a trend, but a requirement for some businesses and companies. These are just a few of the trends that we have noticed in projects around the country.
Material handling is the largest single cause of lost workday injuries in construction. One out of every four work injuries happens because someone lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled something the wrong way or lifted beyond his or her capacity. Workers suffer many painful injuries because they forget or are not properly trained in the basics of manual material handling.
Hiring the right contractor for the job is key to the job’s success. Many contractors specialize in certain building types, so doing the research prior to hiring someone will help you determine what type of contractor you should hire for the type of project you have. Here are a few tips on how to pick the perfect general contractor for your project.
Sparks fly, combustibles go boom, and workers flee the scene with smoldering clothing or materials. This sounds like the perfect script for a Halloween movie. Only it is all too real of a possibility when you are working on construction sites with dangerous chemicals, faulty wiring or haphazard fire safety training. Nobody wants to be caught on fire when trying to earn a living at a construction site. Here are five ways to prevent fires at work.
Congratulations to Dean Kurtz Construction and craftsmen for winning the Construction Industry Center Master Craftsmen Award for their work on the Bowen Residence and Stables Project in Custer. The award serves to recognize the individuals in the industry that perform their work to the highest standard and help to encourage personal initiative, ingenuity, originality, and extra effort on the job.
It’s no secret to anyone that there is a lot of expensive equipment on a work site and unfortunately, unfenced properties can sometimes fall victim to property theft or vandalism. Heavy equipment is twice as likely to succumb to theft as natural disaster and five times likelier to be stolen than in an auto accident. So how do you prevent that happening on your work site? The safety of not only workers but also the equipment is very important, so here are a few tips on how to keep equipment safe from vandals and thieves.
Like all power tools, portable grinders can present safety concerns, including flying particles and electrical hazards. This procedure outlines requirements in the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) standards regarding abrasive wheels and tools (29 CFR 1926.303).
Electrocution continues to rank as the fourth highest cause of death in the construction industry. One person is electrocuted in the home every 36 hours. One person is electrocuted in the workplace every 24 hours. Selecting the right extension cord for the job can eliminate many hazards to start with.