Skidsteers are some of the most common pieces of equipment on a demolition or construction site. Running a skidsteer requires skill and coordination. Only trained personnel should be assigned to operate a skidsteer. The operator must understand the capabilities of the machine and its limitations. Operator must be familiar with the work environment and know floor loading capacity, make sure jobsite has proper lighting, know the locations of floor openings or leading edges, where other workers and trades will be, and if baricades or spotters will be required. Operator must wear a seatbelt at all times.  Required personal protective equipment is a hard hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection. Operators must inspect the skid steer daily before operating. Check the oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, fuel, lights, seat bars, seat belts, tires, arms, and attachments. As the operator, you must be aware of the surrounding work environment at all times. If you are another wo... » Read more

General Topic

Posted 10/05/20 07:27:39 AM

Nothing about an extension cord suggets danager. There are no moving parts, no flames, and no noise. It is harmless looking, yet it can be extremly dangerous if misused. No extension cord can stand roug usage. If you kink it, knot it, or crush it, you can break the insulation, which may cause a short cirucit, fire, or even an electric shock. Most cords used carry regular 110-volt electricity. At some point, you may have received a shock from a 110 volt line without serious harm, but even a 10-volt current can seriously injury or kill if the conditions are right with wet or sweaty hands, or a  wet floor or water pipe are a few examples. Never let an extension cord sit in water. Inspect all extension cords at the beginning of each workday for any signs of wear or damage. Remove any worn/damaged cords from service immediately. If there are cuts in the outer jacket, or insulation, or wiring, or the ground is missing that means the cord needs to be taken out of service.  Handle... » Read more

General Topic

Posted 09/18/20 05:18:36 PM

  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

General Topic

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

General Topic

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

Mechanical

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