Check Before you Move Heavy Equipment
You’ve probably seen the havoc heavy equipment can cause. Maybe you know of someone who was killed or badly injured by being run over or backed over. And you may even have seen a parked car that had been crushed. Usually, this kind of accident happens because someone fails to take commonsense precautions. HEAVY EQUIPMENT IS BIGGER AND FASTER TODAY Years ago, heavy equipment was big, bulky, and slow [...]
Be Alert of Moving Construction Equipment
When construction equipment is rumbling around a project, you’ve got to watch your step. If both construction workers and equipment operators keep their eyes open, no one’s going to get hurt. Following are ways to help you maintain a healthy respect for cranes, dozers, excavators and trucks: Never take for granted that equipment operators see you. Never depend upon hearing a horn or other warning signals; it might sometimes [...]
Construction New Hire Procedure & Training
Construction new hire procedure should be at the core of every construction company. New employees have the highest risk of being in an accident on the job. Grade Tech Services specifically works with new hires to ensure they have the proper training and equipment to work safely. Construction New Hire Procedure Fit-for-Duty: Before employment, the worker must pass the following fit-for-duty screens: Pre-hire drug screen: A urine test must be completed [...]
General Construction Safety Procedures
“Take 5” for General Construction Safety Procedures: Before each workday when the crew arrives on the jobsite and after lunch the supervisor will lead the team in a “Take 5” safety meeting. The supervisor will address the day’s tasks as well as associated hazards and defense controls. Each employee is required to attend this meeting and sign the “Take 5” document that the supervisor fills out. During the “Take [...]