Developing a Trade Mentality
When it comes to building a career at Grade Tech, or in any of the trades for that matter, opportunities are abundant if you a trade mentality. In this computer age in which nearly all children are encouraged to go to a four-year college, skilled labor is suffering. The prevailing idea that you can only have a good career or make good money by sitting behind a desk is [...]
Not Just a Job: Choosing a Career in the Trades Can Be Your Path to Success
A career in the trades in this country – and others around the world – is the lifeblood upon which generations of families have built their lives. Our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents made their livings with their hands and helped to build the infrastructure of our nation. It gave them great pride to say that they built something. Today, however, there is a negative perception of becoming a tradesperson. Children have [...]
Video of Eagle Mountain Substation Project!
Check out our newly released video of Eagle Mountain Substation! This project included construction of a new 345 kV Substation for a new data center located in Eagle Mountain Utah. Our scope included the construction of a new 34 ½ acre site including foundation, excavation, back fill, and cable tray installation. We completed all site fine grading and placed 617,000 sq ft of road base and 195,000 sq ft [...]
Safety First: Accident-Free for 10 Years…And Counting
It’s no secret that there are safety risks associated with the excavating and grading work we do at Grade Tech Services but we always put safety first. Earth moving can create hazards such as cave-ins, residual gases and heavy equipment accidents, not to mention the dangers from working around electrical infrastructure such as power lines and substations. At Grade Tech, we put the safety of our employees and customers [...]
Grade Tech Power Services Celebrates 14 Years in Business
Grade Tech Power Services is celebrating 14 years of providing excavating and grading services. Founded on October 5, 2005 by Billy and Rory Hall, Grade Tech has grown into a trusted partner on highly-regulated projects across the Northwest and has developed a reputation for quality, safety and advanced technology/equipment. Amongst its employee team, Grade Tech is known for its employee-centered culture, providing open communication as well as opportunities for training [...]
Keep Safety From Going Frigid
Sure winter hazards exist such as hypothermia and ice slips, and these should be addressed through safety. But a hidden threat is the rush that the cold puts workers into. People working outside are often hurrying to finish a task so that they can hop back into their vehicle and get warm again. This leaves room for error. The cold also might tempt employees to take shortcuts. Instead of [...]
More Funny But Unsafe Photos From R / OSHA
These photos come from Osha: http://www.reddit.com/r/OSHA. Spot that safety violation! HOLD MY LEGS, I’M GOING IN! WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? WASHING WALLS IN THE SAFEST WAY POSSIBLE.
Portable Electric Generator Safety
Portable Electric Generator Safety Source: http://safetytoolboxtopics.com/General/portable-generator-safety.html With weather having an impact on electrical service in many parts of our nation, some people are turning to portable electric generator safety as a source of temporary electricity for their homes. This seeming convenience though, could itself be the source of disaster.If not properly installed and operated, a portable generator can become a deadly device that kills via electric shock or carbon [...]
Best Pics From OSHA
Best Pics from Osha http://www.reddit.com/r/OSHA/ is an online community that posts pictures of OSHA violations or things related to OSHA compliance. Here are some recent posts. HOW TO CHANGE A LIGHTBULB… WEAR. SAFETY. EQUIPMENT. I DON’T THINK THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO TRANSPORT A LAMBORGHINI… All laughs aside, Grade Tech Power Services prioritizes safety above all else!
Backing Construction Safety Solutions – Spotter
Construction Safety Source: https://www.osha.gov/doc/topics/backover/spotter.html Spotters are a proven method of protecting employees on foot behind vehicles with an obstructed view, but spotters themselves can be at risk for injury or even death. Employers can implement the following actions to help keep spotters safe: Ensure that spotters and drivers agree on hand signals before backing up. Instruct spotters to always maintain visual contact with the driver while the vehicle is [...]