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Randy Hall

The last 7 years of Randy’s diverse 30-year career in communications have focused on the construction industry. The HD Supply White Cap Resource Center is a product of his passion for developing relevant, informative content that gives pro contractors a competitive advantage.

Safety Toolbox Talks

Marking and Flagging Your Jobsite

Randy Hall Apr 19, 2019

Making Your Mark Jobsite safety involves being aware of potential hazards. In order for all of us to be aware, we need a heads up about things like moving or oversized objects, buried wire or pipe, gaping trenches, and the like. Beyond the…

Safety Toolbox Talks

Being Smart About HazMat Protection

Randy Hall Apr 10, 2019

Let’s face it, most of us have chosen jobs that are downright dirty, and at times, even dangerous. Leaks, spills and splashes of toxic, and volatile substances are part of the job. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect ourselves…

Safety Toolbox Talks

Labor Laws: Make Sure They Know

Randy Hall Apr 5, 2019

Are Your Posters In Compliance? You’ve seen them—big, bold posters composed of important information for workers. They highlight worker rights and no matter where your job is, labor law posters must be on display and visible to employees.…

Project Profiles

Germantown Maryland Campus Sciences Building

Randy Hall Apr 1, 2019

Location: Germantown, MDProject dates: Spring 2018 – March 2019Project Scope: 100,000 SFProducts Used: Air-Bloc® 31MR Liquid Emulsion Vapor Permeable Air Barrier Membrane,Air-Bloc® 17MR Low-Temp Liquid Emulsion Vapor Permeable Air…

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Be Seen and Be Safe!

Randy Hall Mar 29, 2019

With no shortage of potential hazards on a construction site, worker safety is job one. One of the best ways to protect workers, especially those who work on or near equipment and moving vehicles, is by outfitting them in High-Visibility…

Project Profiles

The University of Maryland’s Parking Garage

Randy Hall Mar 18, 2019

Location: College Park, MD - University of Maryland Project Dates: Started: June 21, 2018 Project Scope: Install estimated 19,000 sq/ft of traffic bearing membrane onto the existing garage surface. Detail and transition all…

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A Closer Look At Eye Protection

Randy Hall Mar 6, 2019

It goes without saying that eye protection on a construction site is a top priority. From the concrete worker on the ground to the sheet metal worker on the roof, all construction workers should regularly wear ANSI-approved protective…

Construction

Radios beat smartphones on jobsites

Randy Hall Feb 28, 2019

Two-Way Radios vs. Smart Phones Don't get me wrong, smartphones are amazing devices with hundreds of killer apps that can increase productivity, but they still don't beat a well-made two-way radio for construction. While most workers may…

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First Aid Kits: Types and Classes

Randy Hall Feb 22, 2019

Is My First Aid Kit ANSI Compliant? On a construction site, being safe while getting the job done is always the number one priority. One of the easiest ways to help mitigate injuries and reduce risk is to ensure that American National…

Construction

Concrete Vibration and Consolidation

Randy Hall Feb 20, 2019

After the Pour The forms are ready, the slump is rolling down the chute, and workers are preparing to finish the slab. At this point, the most important step to take to ensure the slab is structurally sound and has a smoother surface is to…

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