Safety
A Look Inside Your First Week as a Construction Worker
As a young professional ready to take on the construction industry, you might feel confident that you can handle long days full of hands-on tasks. However, we want you to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. The life of a laborer is a tough one, and you can never be too prepared. If you’ve…
Read MoreSIA Ranked CCS Construction Staffing as the 17TH Fastest Growing Staffing Company in the U.S.
We are proud to announce that SIA (Staffing Industry Analysts) ranked CCS Construction Staffing as the 17th Fastest Growing Staffing Company in the U.S. This is the 3rd year in a row that CCS has been recognized by SIA. CCS Construction reported a revenue of 36.9M and a 4-year growth rate of 49.5%. The list is…
Read More4 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Their Employees Every Day
When you’re supervising a staff, it’s essential to lead by example rather than making demands. Inspiring your team by boosting morale and productivity is paramount if you want to get a project complete. Coaching is a terrific method when you want the staff to be working in harmony toward a common goal. Whether you’re working…
Read MoreCordless Power Tools
Corded and cordless drills are operated by electrical means. They each have their own safety requirements. Cordless tools have specific requirements to ensure proper functionality and ultimately worker safety. Cordless power tools can include the following: Drills Circular Saws Orbital/Belt and Circular Sanders And, other equipment Use of cordless power tools: Manufacturer instructions – carefully read…
Read MoreWhy Your Interview Starts the Night Before
Any experienced construction worker knows that often interviews can be informal — but that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Don’t make the mistake other candidates will by not doing your research. If you are nervous to meet with the hiring manager and you’re not sure what to expect, you’re not alone. This happens to everyone…
Read MoreConstruction Safety – Safe Practices 4
Safety awareness of your work environment and surroundings: When entering an unfamiliar work area, familiarize yourself with any required safety precautions. Be sure your footing is well supported before stepping. Watch out for overhanging planks, slippery spots, loose objects, etc. Be aware of work going on around you. Keep clear of suspended loads, traffic areas,…
Read MoreConstruction Safety- Safe Practices 3
Tools and machinery – prior to using: Do not use tools with split, broken or loose handles. Be sure you have clear area behind you before swinging a sledgehammer, or any other tools or materials. Keep tools and materials away from edge of scaffolds, platforms, shaft openings, etc. Have tools with burred or mushroomed heads…
Read MoreCCS Lands on the Largest Temporary Company List
Each year, the Charlotte Business Journal releases a list of Temporary Staffing Companies. The list consists of the largest Charlotte-area temporary staffing companies, ranked by the number of temporary workers as of May 2. This year, CCS Construction Staffing landed at number 6 out of 25. We have moved up from #9 in 2016. It…
Read MoreConstruction Safety- Safe Practices 1
Fire safety and combustible materials: Keep oily rags away from oxygen to avoid spontaneous combustion. Always light torch with a “torch lighter.” Never use a match or cigarette and never in a keg or drum. Open compressed gas cylinders slowly to avoid valve damage. Make sure engines in buildings are away from combustible materials, and…
Read MoreEasy Tips to Protect Your Skin Against the Sun
As a construction professional, you know that a day on site can mean hours of laboring in the intense heat of the sun. Being safe and responsible on the job includes taking care of yourself when it comes to the dangers of your skin under the hot sun without protection. Seasoned laborers know that once…
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