American Concrete Pumping Association Releases New Safety Materials

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The American Concrete Pumping Association has released new and updated safety materials to fulfill its ongoing mission of promoting safe concrete pumping practices. The first item, Safety Bulletin: Use of Lay Flat Hose, identifies and illustrates the handling guidelines for using lay-flat hoses on the job. Lay-flat hoses allow for improved flow control and lower placement rates than standard concrete boom tip hoses and are a popular accessory when pumping is required in tight spaces such as ICF forms, columns and walls. “It is important for concrete pumpers and concrete contractors to understand the differences between lay-flat and standard boom … Read more

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Three Part Harmony: Understanding Your Power Tool System

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Is your power tool pairing with its battery and battery charger? The Power Tool Institute says if all three are made by the same manufacturer and designed to work together as a system, then the answer is yes. But, if you’re using a third-party battery or an adapter that purports to allow battery-switching between brands, the answer is a resounding no. You might wonder why choosing only batteries designed to match the tool system matters. But when you look inside, you see that it gets to the very heart of what makes a power tool run safely and efficiently. Power … Read more

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How Superintendents Can Minimize Jobsite Theft: 5 Tips to Protect Tools, Equipment on your Watch

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By Sean Clements Chances are, if you’ve been in the business a while, you’ve already experienced theft at a jobsite. Whether it was a tractor or a fork lift, theft of a piece of important equipment can bring a whole job to a standstill. But the real cost of that theft isn’t just the cost of purchasing a new piece of equipment. It might be the cost of renting one first because it’s more readily available – and then buying one later on. It’s the cost of lost time, leading to project delays down the road. It’s the cost of … Read more

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NIBS Consultative Council Issues Moving Forward Report on Healthy Buildings

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The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council has issued its 2020 Moving Forward Report, looking closely at the importance of healthy buildings. The report examines how buildings can protect and promote public health, providing recommendations for President Biden and policymakers on three components of healthy buildings: indoor environmental quality, the importance of design in promoting health and promoting knowledge transfer between building owners and public health officials. “Ensuring that the spaces where we live and work are healthy and safe for continued occupancy is critical to overcoming the pandemic,” said Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, president and CEO of NIBS. … Read more

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CPWR Offers Resources for Improving Safety this Summer, Beyond

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The start of the summer and the move back toward pre-pandemic life is a great time to recommit to improving safety on the jobsite. The following CPWR resources can help keep workers safe on the job. COVID-19: While there has been progress in keeping workers safe from the coronavirus, it remains a life-threatening hazard. The latest additions to CPWR’s COVID-19 Resources are fact sheets and infographics on vaccines and ventilation, including information targeted to small contractors. These materials join the COVID-19 Clearinghouse, the COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool, the COVID-19 Toolbox Talk, the COVID-19 webinar series and more. Hazard-specific resources: CPWR … Read more

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