Carbon Monoxide is an odorless colorless gas that is dangerous when there is prolonged exposure at certain levels.  When exposed, carbon monoxide (CO) displaces the oxygen in your red blood cells.  Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness.  As high levels CO poisoning can include mental confusion, vomiting, loss of muscle coordination, loss of consciousness and ultimately death.  Permissible exposure levels are 50 ppm (parts per million) on an 8 hour weighted average.  Most people do not experience any symptoms with exposure to levels of less than 70 ppm.  People can be affected... » Read more

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Posted 09/01/20 05:39:11 AM

As part of the safety process, we want to make everyone aware of hazards that exist on the job. Part of that process is to make everyone aware of accidents, near misses, and situations that happen. We can learn from each incident and make your job site a safer place to work. We have had many laceration injuries over the years from sharp objects and tools including utility knives, glass, ceramic tile, and pieces of metal.  Below are some ways to prevent lacerations. Always be aware when working and handling metal items during demolition or dumping debris into dumpsters.  As you all are aware, ceiling grid, metal studs, and ceramic tile have sharp edges. Be aware of what you are grabbing before throwing into the dumpster. Protective clothing such as Kevlar Sleeves, gloves... » Read more

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Posted 08/03/20 07:19:48 AM

Silica is the second most common occuring element in the earth's curst and is found in many materials on demolition sites. Workers are exposed to harmful amounts of silica dust in a variety of ways, such as: -Sawing, hammering, drilling, grinding, and chipping of rock, concrete, floor tile, thin-set -Abrasive blasting -Plaster Demolition -Jackhammering operations -Concrete/Asphalt Crushing -Building Demolitions -Dry sweeping or pressurized air blowing Workers who inhale this dust are at risk. When silica dust is inhaled, the lungs react by developing scars, or fibrois, around trapped silica particles, making breathing very difficult and inhibiting oxygen from entering the bloodstream. Silica dust exposure can cause serious sometimes fat illnesses, including a lung disease called silicosis, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has also been linked to other illnesses such as kidney disease. Workers can be in danger e... » Read more

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Posted 07/27/20 08:13:43 AM

Silica is the second most common occuring element in the earth's curst and is found in many materials on demolition sites. Workers are exposed to harmful amounts of silica dust in a variety of ways, such as: -Sawing, hammering, drilling, grinding, and chipping of rock, concrete, floor tile, thin-set -Abrasive blasting -Plaster Demolition -Jackhammering operations -Concrete/Asphalt Crushing -Building Demolitions -Dry sweeping or pressurized air blowing Workers who inhale this dust are at risk. When silica dust is inhaled, the lungs react by developing scars, or fibrois, around trapped silica particles, making breathing very difficult and inhibiting oxygen from entering the bloodstream. Silica dust exposure can cause serious sometimes fat illnesses, including a lung disease called silicosis, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has also been linked to other illnesses such as kidney disease. Workers can be in danger e... » Read more

Mechanical

Posted 07/27/20 08:13:40 AM

With all of the moving equipment, flying debris, and objects on a construction site it can be a very dangerous place for an individual on the ground. It is important to understand the specific hazards of the work for that day as well as the job site overall as ground personnel who will be on the job site. Furthermore everyone needs to work together to eliminate or mitigate the hazards that result in struck-by incidents.... » Read more

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Posted 06/22/20 07:35:18 AM