Safety
How Much Can You Earn as a Carpenter?
If you’re looking to channel your construction skills into a more specific industry, carpentry may be the discipline for you. Carpentry requires a precise eye and dedication, but can be rewarding. A career in this field can create a steady income for you to rely on. However, the path you take can increase your income…
Read More6 guidelines to prevent workplace slips, trips and falls
It’s probably happened to most of us. That momentary lapse of inattention thinking about a personal problem or distracted by an activity that ends in a slip, trip or fall. A stumble down a stairway. A trip over an uneven surface. Slipping on the ice. It can lead to a variety of regrettable events ranging…
Read MoreShould Your Company Start a Ride-Sharing Program?
These days, there are many ways to stay competitive and make your workplace the most efficient environment possible. If your company is dealing with unreliable workers and you want to increase your company’s efficiency, consider starting a ride-sharing program to keep your operations running smoothly. Find out if this is the answer to your workplace…
Read MorePre-start Inspection for an AWP
Prior to each work shift, conduct a pre-start inspection to verify that the equipment and all its components are in safe operating condition. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and include a check of: Vehicle components * Proper fluid levels (oil, hydraulic, fuel and coolant); * Leaks of fluids; * Wheels and tires; * Battery and charger;…
Read MoreMake These Seasonal Worker Recruiting Tips Work for You All Year Long
Hiring seasonal work can be an effective way to manage the increase in holiday surges. A terrific solution for managers can be temporary help to assist you through your busy season. With these tips on how to get the right hires in the door during the most hectic times, leaders can also be more informed…
Read MoreCost Estimation Review: Get Construction Project Estimations Right
Overhead and labor can be expensive, but the devil is in the details: project estimations. Using an educated guess to accurately predict cost can be unreliable, but it’s the best tool we have. Ahead, you’ll find some advice on common cost estimation issues to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Chart a Course The…
Read MoreWear Safety Shoes
Foot trouble can be as painful as back trouble, and it can be just as restrictive as to what type of work you can do, too. People used to complain about their bunions and corns hurting, but these complaints are less common today due to improved medical treatment and the better shoes now available. To…
Read MoreUse Our Tips to Set Professional Goals for the New Year
For a professional looking to set powerful goals, it’s essential to focus your ambitions and set intentions for 2017. To move forward on your career path, you need to create aspirations of what the new year may bring. Check out the following tips on how to dream big and reach your goals! Start With a…
Read MoreFive Tips to Motivate Your Construction Team in 2017!
Motivation is an essential responsibility when supervising a construction team. Managing your staff can be tough when your people are less-than-enthusiastic about the job. When you’re heading into a new year looking for new ways to lead your staff into an efficient season, you’ll want to know how best to keep them on task. CCS…
Read MoreErgonomics: Tool Grip
Commonly a tool comprises a head and a handle, with sometimes a shaft, or, in the case of the power tool, a body. Since the tool must meet the requirements of multiple users, basic conflicts can arise which may have to be met with compromise. Some of these conflicts derive from limitations in the capacities…
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