Table Of Contents When Is a Hard Hat Required? Safety Violations Are Costly, But Safe Practices Save Lives. When Is a Hard Hat Required? OSHA states, in 29 CFR 1910.135, that if the following hazardous conditions are present, then head protection is required: Objects might fall from above and strike employees on the head There is potential for employees to …
Continue ReadingTable Of Contents The Early Power Electrical Panel Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO)Inspecting the Engine Compartment Early Gas Indicators Working Around Early Utilities The Utility Easement Overview Take a look at identifying and working around Early Utilities with Andrew Stauffer from Mattamy Homes and Henry Mata from VW Connect. We rarely think about what it takes to turn on a light, heat our …
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Table Of Contents Inspecting the Engine Compartment Inspecting the Machines Boom and Stick Assembly Inspecting the Blade Area Inspecting the Excavators Tracks Inspecting the Cab Click Here For Spanish Version Overview Daily machine walkaround instructed by Eric Smith from Empire Cat. Walkaround inspections should be performed in the same order every day to ensure nothing is missed. Here we cover …
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Table Of Contents Identifying and Preventing Heat Illnesses In Construction Heat Illnesses and Symptoms Preventing Heat Illnesses In Construction Identifying and Preventing Heat Illness While Working In Construction Exposure to heat is an unavoidable danger during most of the year in Arizona. The deaths of at least 494 people were linked to heat during 2020. Heat illnesses start with dehydration …
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