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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.

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Attacking Silica Dust from a New Angle

Randy Hall Nov 4, 2018

BASF Low-Dust Repair Mortars Most of us are VERY aware of the dangers of crystalline silica dust on our jobsites – now more than ever. Since OSHA tightened up the permissible exposure limits (PEL) last year, contractors have been…

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Stormwater Management Best Practices

Randy Hall Oct 31, 2018

Weathering the Storms Early last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new regulations for "operators of construction activity” that involves more than one acre. Since 1992, contractors working on these type of projects…

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How To Create A Fire Safety Plan

Randy Hall Oct 29, 2018

Do I Need A Fire Safety Plan? Jobsite fires are more common than you might think. Thousands of construction fires break out each year for a variety or reasons, resulting in devastating property damage, personal injury and even death.…

Construction

Laser Levels: Accuracy Is Job One

Randy Hall Oct 22, 2018

"Close" is not good enough on today’s jobsites. Close is not good enough on today’s jobsites. Contractors must be right-on with every control mark. Workers must comply with project specifications that include tight construction tolerances,…

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How To Choose And Use Slings

Randy Hall Oct 15, 2018

General Use of Different Types of Slings In this article we'll explore the different types of slings and which ones to use in various applications. If you're good at math there's a section on calculating sling capacity. If you're not good…

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Don’t Underestimate the Danger of Falling Objects

Randy Hall Oct 8, 2018

The New Dropped Object Standard Has Passed Newsflash! In mid-July the Dropped Objects Standard 121-2018 was approved by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ISEA (International Safety Equipment Association). This new standard…

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Serious Fall Protection For Contractors

Randy Hall Oct 1, 2018

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…

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Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Plan

Randy Hall Sep 17, 2018

When coworkers attempt to provide aid, it is not uncommon to be exposed to blood.

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Choosing The Right Work Gloves

Randy Hall Sep 11, 2018

Think gloves are gloves? Think again. It’s an increasingly important safety consideration to know what level of protection is offered by the gloves your work crew wears. It’s not just about how well they fit or how long they last. Do they…

Construction

How To Apply Concrete Joint Filler

Randy Hall Aug 28, 2018

Let's Fill This Joint! Although there are many brands of concrete joint fillers out there, I think we can agree that the installation process is similar for most. If you’re new to the game, here is a step-by-step overview of the basics.…

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