Safety
Perfect Your Work-Life Balance While Working Construction
Finding a work-life balance can be hard, especially while working in the construction field. Physical, demanding, long hours can make you feel like the only thing that matters is the job at hand. However, burnout and toxic stress can be extremely dangerous. An employee facing extreme burnout or a breakdown is bad for themselves, their…
Read MoreCCS Earns Spot on Charlotte Business Journal’s Largest Staffing Companies in Charlotte 2021.
CCS Construction Staffing has once again made Charlotte Business Journal’s list of Largest Temporary Staffing Companies. This year, CCS comes in at number five on the list, our best ranking yet! Companies were ranked by the number of temporary employees on payroll for May 1, 2021.
Read More7 Safety Tips for Welders
Welding can be challenging, but the rewards are great. For welders looking to stay in compliance and succeed in the industry, safety is the most important priority. Read on for the important safety tips all welders need to keep in mind. 1. Appropriate Clothing Always cover up. Even for a short job, there’s no room…
Read MoreCCS Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners
CCS announced the recipients of the Annual CCS Construction Staffing Entrepreneurial Scholarship. The applicants are required to write an essay that describes any past/current personal entrepreneur experience or future entrepreneur aspirations that they may have. Additionally, the applicant must be accepted to a 4-year, 2-year, or technical/trade school for the 2021-2022 school year. Congrats to…
Read MoreStay Healthy with National Handwashing Awareness Week
Did you know the first week in December is National Handwashing Awareness Week? And, with COVID cases spiking around the country, keeping our hands clean is one of the best lines of defense. So, get your workplace involved and have everyone brush up on their handwashing knowledge. Why Handwashing Works When you wash your hands, soap…
Read MoreCCS Construction Staffing Wins Best Places to Work 6th Year in a Row
We are happy to announce that CCS Construction Staffing has won the Best Places to Work award by the Charlotte Business Journal for the 6th year in a row. The CBJ’s annual Best Places to Work award recognizes local companies that have struck a balance between bottom-line goals and what employees care most about — the…
Read MoreThe Importance of Communication for All Construction Jobs
Communication seems simple enough, until you’re out on the job waiting for instruction. You do not want to be the one holding up the entire project because you don’t know what the next step should be. Communicating with leadership isn’t always as straightforward as it seems, especially in an unpredictable industry like construction. Communication done…
Read More7 Crucial Safety Tips for Pipe Fitters
Pipe-fitting jobs can be lucrative and rewarding. However, if you’re on the hunt for a pipe-fitting gig, know the risks involved. Injuries and accidents are possible but avoidable with the right insight. We advise you to look out for the top seven hazards in the pipe-fitting profession. 1. Know Your Materials In this industry, workers…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Common Construction Accidents
There aren’t many workplaces busier than a construction site. If you’re new to the industry, it’s imperative to be cautious. Come prepared and understand that the construction site comes with danger, but most common construction accidents are preventable. Here’s how employees can actively avoid them. Avoiding Slippage If you spot a potential trip or slip…
Read MoreLadder Safety
Use the appropriate ladder for the job. Inspect the ladder for defects before using. Check to see if fall protection is needed. Place on stable and level ground. Assure that load capacity is not exceeded. Use three points of contact while on the ladder. If a ladder is used to access an upper landing, the…
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