Control Worksite Odors with OdorBoss

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Dust Control Technology’s OdorBoss DB-60G is an innovative, biodegradable and environmentally safe chemical air deodorizer used to control naphthalene odor emissions, as well as a host of other odor-causing elements, such as sulfides, mercaptans, ammonia and amines. The OB-60G introduces an engineered mist of the air treatment agent solution, comprised of millions of tiny droplets approximately the size of airborne plant spores. Safe for humans, animals and plants, this biodegradable chemical travels on air currents with the odor-causing molecules. It attaches to molecules and alters their composition, eliminating the component that causes the smell. This results in a safer workplace … Read more

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ABC Reports on Safety Best Practices Making Construction Companies 770% Safer

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its 2017 Safety Performance Report to further the construction industry’s understanding of how to make jobsites safer through its Safety Performance Evaluation Process. Packed with infographics and practical takeaways, the report documents the dramatic impact of using proactive safety practices to reduce recordable incidents by up to 87 percent, making the best-performing companies 770 percent safer than the industry average. The Safety Performance Report is based on data gathered from ABC member companies recording more than 1 billion hours of work in construction, heavy construction, civil engineering and specialty trades. It … Read more

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How to Choose the Right Crane for your Project

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By Patrick Tarrant As a construction superintendent, you are expected to have a basic understanding of the different types of cranes available for your project and the ability to determine if the crane on your job is the optimum choice. When selecting a crane for a project, I like to start with the weight of the heaviest pick and the number of those picks. Once I know the weight, I then look at the distance of the pick from the center of rotation of the crane (radius). Then I move on to the site-specific issues that determine where I can … Read more

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Renovations at The Woodruff Institute Completed

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – R.D. Johnson Construction, Inc. has completed the second-floor renovations, under budget, at The Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, located in Bonita Springs, Florida. The project was an interior renovation of 2,134 square feet of existing medical office space and 1,600 square feet of white shell space. The existing medical office space remained open and in operation throughout the length of the renovations. The R.D. Johnson Construction team considered the safety, noise and containment of dust and debris throughout all stages of the project in order to accommodate the existing tenant’s regular operations. The project … Read more

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3M Expands Product Line of Self-Adjusting Protective Eyewear

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The 3M Personal Safety Division has expanded its SecureFit Protective Eyewear line by offering more features and deeper personalization with the debut of the new 3M SecureFit Protective Eyewear 600 Series. New options include the Scotchgard anti-fog coating that helps provide long-lasting clarity to help the eyewear retain its effectiveness. Photochromic lenses darken when exposed to UV light outdoors and lighten when removed from UV exposure indoors. A rugged anti-scratch coating helps extend the life of the lens. Features such as 3M Pressure Diffusion Temple Technology—allowing for a secure, comfortable fit and the ability to self-adjust to a wide array … Read more

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