Safety should always be your top priority when working in any construction or industrial setting. Industrial workers put themselves at risk every day just by going to work with heavy equipment, loud noises, electrical hazards, extreme outdoor weather, etc. It is very easy for accidents to occur if employees and management don’t take proper precautionary… Read more »
Construction work can be a dangerous business. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one out of every five workplace fatalities is construction-related. Construction jobs can also result in non-fatal injuries to workers. Things as simple as heat illness or complicated injuries like broken bones can result from a lack of safety knowledge… Read more »
Much like any industry, time is money in construction. If you’re managing a worksite, you want to be doing everything you can to maintain optimum productivity for the sake of your client and future business for your company. This can be a challenging task in any industry, construction included. But unproductive workers not only cost… Read more »
Although the sun continues to shine and the temperatures still have you sweating right now, fall weather will be here before you know it. For many people throughout the country, that means cooler weather, changing leaves, and shorter days. In the construction industry, the fall season can be a great time to complete projects. Since… Read more »
When you’re working with an industrial machine such as a mobile crane, safety and efficiency should be your two top priorities. The operating system of a crane is quite complex, and often requires additional tools to be used along with the machine in order to keep it working securely and effectively. Crane mats, for example,… Read more »
When you work on a job site that has the potential to be dangerous for your employees, such as a construction project, safety has to be your top priority. The best way to keep your crew safe out in the field is to educate them on the hazards they’ll face, how to prevent accidents from… Read more »
The city of Houston is growing at a rapid pace, and construction companies in the area aren’t having any trouble when it comes to finding clients who need to have work done. But what they are having trouble with is finding qualified candidates to fill open positions at their companies. They are plenty of people… Read more »
When working on a construction project, it’s important you do what you can to protect the area you’re working in. This includes the area underneath your job site that could contain power lines, drainage lines, or service pipes. If your project calls for heavy-duty machinery moving over land with utilities underneath, you’re going to want… Read more »
