Articles by Month: October 2014
Safe-D: Pre-Task Planning: Focusing On Your Job
Over 80% of all workplace injury arises from worker behavior. We make mistakes, errors in judgment or simply do not have our full attention on the job and something happens. There is also a tendency to get so focused on getting the…
Safe-D: Electricity 101
WHAT IS ELECTRICITY? Voltage – electrical pressure (water pressure) Resistance – restriction to electrical flow (pipe friction) Amperes – electrical flow rate (gallons/min) Watts – amount used AMPS = VOLTAGE RESISTANCE AMPS = …
Safe-D: Essential 3-Way Communication
Mutual understanding is essential in the construction environment. Elevated work, heavy equipment and ever changing environments are just part of the construction environment. The ability to effectively communicate to co-workers is a must. In order to ensure good messaging, the…
Safe-D: Fall Protection Barrier Systems
Guardrail systems and their use in construction shall comply with the following provisions: Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42″ plus or minus 3″ above the walking/working level and be able to resist…