Category: Safety@
Concrete Mixer Truck Safety: Preventing Rollovers and Protecting Crews on the Road
Concrete mixer truck safety is more important than many realize, as accidents involving these vehicles can have devastating results. Every day, crews all over the country drive ready mix trucks weighing more than 60,000 pounds when fully loaded. As you can imagine, with that much poundage and movement, even small errors can have serious consequences. Most redi mix truck accidents can be prevented through awareness, [...]
PPE Equipment: Protecting Concrete and Construction Crews on the Job
When it comes to concrete and construction work, safety isn’t optional. Every day, crews face risks from heavy machinery, flying debris, hazardous materials and more. PPE equipment is what stands between workers and potentially life-changing injuries. These important tools must be chosen with care — not only designed for the specific tasks a crew will take on, but fitted properly to the individual worker. Gear [...]
National Preparedness Month: Protect Your Crew, Company & Jobs
Simple considerations during National Preparedness Month can help protect workers and operations against the unexpected. September is National Preparedness Month, an opportunity for companies everywhere to assess their situations, pinpoint areas for potential improvement and take steps to remain ready for whatever the future might hold. This annual event is headed up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). And, although situated at the peak [...]
Concrete Burns: What You Need to Know
The general public may see freshly poured concrete and think it’s just an opportunity to “leave their mark,” but concrete pros know fresh material can cause serious concrete burns to anyone who isn’t careful. (That includes professionals and everyday citizens alike.) Here are a few things you need to know about this chemical burn danger. [caption id="attachment_982" align="alignright" width="331"] Improper handling of wet concrete can [...]
Concrete Work Safety: Looking Beyond Traditional Job Site Considerations
Fall prevention, personal protective equipment (PPE) and on-the-job training are important aspects of construction and concrete work safety, but they aren’t the be all and end all. The truth is, there are a myriad of other issues that come into play on the job site which can have lasting effects on team members’ health. In this blog post, General Chipping takes a moment to consider [...]