Hand tools offer great utility when it comes to construction, repair and demolition. However, they can also be quite hazardous. Fortunately, there are many precautions workers can take to save themselves and their colleagues from hand tool hazards. As the name suggests, a hand tool
Timely first-aid at construction sites can save a person’s life. Accidents happen all the time at homes, streets and even jobsite. Injuries, both major and minor require an immediate response. While accidents can happen at various workplaces but their ratio increases in construction business, due
Situational awareness is the ability to perceive, assess and respond effectively to a situation. It is an essential but a non-technical skill. People who are situationally aware gather information from their environment, understand what that information means and use it to decide the best course of
PPE, which stand for Personal Protective Equipment , refers to any piece of equipment used to reduce exposure to hazards that can lead to serious occupational medical complications. The hazards that PPE protects and individual from are chemical, radioactive, electrical, physical and mechanical to name
Cranes and rigging are an important compenent of the construction process. They play a pivotal role in lifting and positioning massive loads with precision. However, these giant machineries come with a number of safety hazards that worksites should address. In this blog, we will explore
Safety in construction is a critical matter. Any little oversight can have a devastating impact on the workers at site. OSHA, the goverment agency that’s responsible for protecting manual labors lays out a series of precautions and sets certain standards to prevent accidents at worksites.
Construction is gradually being replaced by technology, which alters the way projects are completed. Manual labor is expected to decline in the coming years, as a great deal of work will be automated. Robots can be a huge asset when it comes to tasks that
It’s no secret that the construction industry is suffering from labor crises. Inronically, the sector as a whole is thriving, and the need for new buildings is increasing. There’s a demand for new residential dwellings, public housing, commercial real estate. Public work and institutional building
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