Safety
Keep Workers Safe from Lightning On The Job
The hazards that come along with construction work aren’t foreign to the professionals. However, this also means that managers know how important it is to prepare for every possible danger. Today, CCS Construction Staffing is looking at a different risk: lightning. On the job, the threat of extreme weather is no joke. We’re discussing the…
Read MoreCold Stress
Weather can often be unpredictable and extreme. Freezing temperatures can create serious health problems, collectively called cold stress. Cold Stress Factors Freezing or near-freezing weather Strong winds Being wet Working for long periods in extreme cold Working in poorly-insulated or poorly-heated areas Being unaccustomed to freezing weather Preventive Measures Monitor yourself and your coworkers for signs…
Read MoreAmerica is Running Out of Plumbers
The plumbing profession is in danger! While there are consistent requests for plumbers throughout the country, the responses don’t match up. It’s this simple: America is running out of plumbers. To keep the profession secure and help those that need plumbing work, we’ll need to focus on the following: Outgoing Veterans The rate of replacement…
Read MoreConstruction Safety – Floor and Roof Openings
Proactive preventive safety measures: * Safely covering an opening with a piece of plywood requires more than placing the material over the hole. * The hole should be covered and secured with a cover large and rigid enough to prevent failure and movement. * Holes should be marked with danger warnings. * Every employee on…
Read MoreImprove Your Leadership Skills 10/12: Celebrate Small Achievements
Welcome to the tenth segment of our twelve-part leadership series! Throughout the year, we’re focusing on the different methods you can use to improve your leadership abilities. This month we’re addressing the little things that are worth celebrating. We’re not saying that every traffic cone requires a bottle of bubbly. However, a great manager can…
Read MoreAccept it- It’s Yours
“Accident prevention is everyone’s responsibility.” You have probably heard the above TRUE statement more times than you can remember! Safety has to be the responsibility of every one of us. No one person can constantly watch, guide, and instruct every operation every day. Our organization’s management team is very concerned with your safety. However, no…
Read MoreThe Top Signs You Have a Bad Hire on Your Hands
An interview can only tell you so much and sometimes it’s not clear right away. But a bad hire can be tough to identify, and even worse to cope with. If you want to save yourself time, money and stress, use our top signs on how to recognize a bad hire. Poor Performance Often you…
Read MoreA Safe Worker’s Promise
Personal commitments you can live and work by: I anticipate possible dangers in any given operation and make every effort to analyze and avoid them before starting work, including immediately communicating such to my direct report. I am careful when using tools and use them only for the purpose for which they were designed. I…
Read MoreProper Lifting Technique
Follow these tips to avoid compressing the spinal discs or straining your lower back when you are lifting: Keep a wide base of support. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other. Squat down, bending at the hips and knees only. If needed, put one knee to the floor and your…
Read MoreCreating a Well-Balanced Resume: What You Need to Know
Job candidates know how challenging the search can be. You’ve tweaked and updated your resume, but when you send it out, there’s no response. It’s tough to feel like you’re going unnoticed in the job market, especially when there’s a wide pool of candidates. You don’t want your resume to hold you back from the…
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