A Volatile Issue: A Breakdown of VOCs
There’s no way around the fact that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are nasty stuff. They smell bad, they are highly flammable, they damage the atmosphere, and they can be acutely toxic to human and...
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Protecting Your Crew from Silica Dust and Lead
This column covers a topic that could determine the sustainability of your business: indoor air quality both during and after construction. Although air quality for your workers and your clients has...
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Keeping up with the Ever-Changing VOC Regulations for Concrete
Very recently I discovered that my home state of Colorado will lower VOC limits for Architectural Industrial and Maintenance (AIM) coatings effective May 20, 2020. At this point, they will adopt the...
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Concrete Streetscapes in Carmel Improve Safety
In 2011, the city of Carmel, Indiana, revamped its major roadway, the Keystone Parkway, as part of a multiphase project to lower the grade under six major intersections. This created new interchanges...
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Safety@Work What Concrete Contractors Should Know About Crystalline Silica
Not wearing personal protective equipment such as a mask or respirator puts workers who commonly cut into or grind concrete at a greater risk to airborne silica exposure. Photo courtesy of Jason Lowder...
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Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide when Using Propane-powered Equipment
When using propane-powered equipment indoors, contractors should take safety precautions to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide injuries. Photo courtesy of Concrete Arts Propane-powered burnishers,...
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Safety@Work Can the Choice of a Power Tool’s Battery Affect Contractor Safety?
Maybe some power tool users are tired of getting the third degree about using third-party replacement batteries. But they should consider that they might be headed for third-degree burns—or worse—if...
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Thomas Ruttura, Owner Safety Award from ASCC
The Safety and Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, is pleased to announce that D. Thomas Ruttura, owner, Ruttura & Sons Construction...
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Red Warrior SmartFlex Gloves by Brass Knuckle
When you’re heading into the battle of another workday, you don’t want to lose your grip on your implements. Brass Knuckle Red Warrior SmartFlex gloves (BK504) provide excellent, spongelike slip...
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Seven Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat
Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat...
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