By on Mar 8, 2017 in Construction |

Abrasive blasting is an important method in construction to handle a number of tasks: Preparing a surface for paint, applying a texture, or for cleaning surfaces. While a time-efficient method it comes with serious risks to worker safety. One problem with abrasive blasting is that it is loud. OSHA says it can lead to “significant” hearing loss for individuals...

By on Mar 8, 2017 in Construction |

Abrasive blasting is an important method in construction to handle a number of tasks: Preparing a surface for paint, applying a texture, or for cleaning surfaces. While a time-efficient method it comes with serious risks to worker safety. One problem with abrasive blasting is that it is loud. OSHA says it can lead to “significant” hearing loss for individuals...

By on Jan 6, 2017 in Construction |

Ladders are a fundamental tool in construction. They are so commonplace it is easy to forget they are potentially hazardous. When it comes to ladders, it’s up to construction company owners and leaders to set the safety tone. It starts by insisting that proper safety rules are followed to reduce the risk of worker injury. Think it’s no big deal? 81% of...

By on Jan 6, 2017 in Construction |

Ladders are a fundamental tool in construction. They are so commonplace it is easy to forget they are potentially hazardous. When it comes to ladders, it’s up to construction company owners and leaders to set the safety tone. It starts by insisting that proper safety rules are followed to reduce the risk of worker injury. Think it’s no big deal? 81% of...

By on Dec 28, 2016 in Construction |

As of December 1, 2016, millions of additional American workers will be eligible for overtime pay. The new Department of Labor (DOL) rule, issued on May 18, raises the minimum salary an employee has to earn in order to qualify to be exempt from overtime pay to $47,476. It was previously set at $23,660. Any employee earning less than the minimum must be paid overtime...

By on Dec 28, 2016 in Construction |

As of December 1, 2016, millions of additional American workers will be eligible for overtime pay. The new Department of Labor (DOL) rule, issued on May 18, raises the minimum salary an employee has to earn in order to qualify to be exempt from overtime pay to $47,476. It was previously set at $23,660. Any employee earning less than the minimum must be paid overtime...