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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.…

Why You Need An Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

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OSHA is handing out some hefty fines OSHA is serious about reducing construction worker exposure to respirable dust. By the end of the first quarter of 2018, OSHA and state safety agencies have reported issued 116 violations to OSHA …

Ladder Safety Improper ladder use can lead to fatalities Unfortunately, one of the tools concrete contractors use most often can be the most dangerous. Improper ladder use plays a part in one of every three fatalities on today’s jobsites.…

How hearing loss can cost contractors The Center for the Protection of Workers Rights recently launched a promotional program warning 2/3 of workers in the concrete and masonry industry are exposed to noise levels exceeding the NIOSH…

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The ADA became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and…

Three Steps to Jobsite Fire Safety Contractors are responsible for developing fire prevention and fire protection programs on their job sites. While fires on construction sites are not common, they still happen. Most fires are small and…

Not Silica Safety Compliant? Think enforcement of the September 2017 silica safety regulation isn’t a high priority for workplace safety officials? Better think again. OSHA and state safety agencies are aggressively ramping up inspections…

Sizing up scaffold safety Concrete repair is one of the fastest growing segments in the construction industry. Some experts believe this market will top $21 billion annually in a few years. Concrete contractors are understandably drawn to…