Pouring Concrete When The Heat Is On
Somewhere between 75°F and 100°F hot weather problems can become an issue for concrete. And without using the proper care, your pour may suffer from reduced strength and cracking due to drying too quickly.
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Is Your Job A Pain In The Neck?
Work Smart to Avoid Injuries
Everyone knows about the big ticket injuries on construction sites: falls, electrocution, struck-by accidents, and caught in betweens (also known as the "Fatal Four"). These cause serious injury and often…
Hard Hats: 100 Years of Evolution
Head Protection Is Top Priority
There is no shortage of ways to get injured on a construction site, which is why we have so many PPE options. Hard hats are the first line of defense against falling objects, tools and debris, fixed objects…
Marking and Flagging Your Jobsite
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…
Fall Protection and Prevention
Is Falling Really That Big Of An Issue?
Why does OSHA dedicate so much time and energy to Fall Protection? The answer is simple but alarming. Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in construction.
According to Bureau of Labor…
Being Smart About HazMat Protection
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…
Labor Laws: Make Sure They Know
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.…
Germantown Maryland Campus Sciences Building
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…
Be Seen and Be Safe!
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…
The University of Maryland’s Parking Garage
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…
