Driving a forklift is more complicated than driving an ordinary vehicle. Once you have the proper training to operate a forklift, it will still take a focus on safety – and lots of practice. Here are 5 tips for new forklift operators that will help take you from novice to expert. 1) Wear safety …
Hurricane Florence damaged the communities where many of Spec On The Job’s North Carolina neighbors live and work. As people start rebuilding from the storm, I wanted to collect a list of tips and resources – including information on how to donate to those affected by the storm. Protect Yourself From Scams If you …
Hurricane Florence barreled into the southeast on Friday. The storm snapped power lines, flooded roads, and shuttered businesses. So far the storm has claimed 32 lives, and total damage estimates sit between $17 and $22 billion. According to several estimates, the storm is among the top ten costliest hurricanes in U.S. history. Florence devastated the …
The USG Corporation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have released their Q3 report on the state of the U.S. construction industry. The main takeaway? Contractors are continuing to feel the squeeze of a tight labor market. And unfortunately, many believe the skilled labor shortage is having a negative impact on job site safety. …
In May 2018, President Trump pledged to add $1.5 trillion to the country’s infrastructure spending. Since that announcement, the poor state of America’s infrastructure has been a hot topic for both pundits and the general public. Now, a report from the American Society of Civil Engineers shows some progress on the task of getting America’s …
In June 2018, Volvo and FedEx teamed up to run a live test of platooning technology on a stretch of highway in North Carolina. The trucks traveled for 18 miles. They successfully moved in and out of traffic and used ramps to enter and exit the highway. But what exactly are platooning systems capable of? …
Many managers and employees associate working long hours with ambition and dedication. But workers who toil past the point of sleep deprivation – and any company that expects this of their employees as a matter of course – are doing themselves a disservice. The Mental Impact Healthy adults should get a minimum of seven …
When most people think of dangerous workplaces, they think of construction sites. But warehouses pose just as many dangers. Today we’ll look at real OSHA reports about warehouse accidents, and discuss what might have prevented them. 1) Fall From Scissor Lift In February 2017, two employees (one of whom was a helper) were working …
Every year, about 30,000 people are killed in road crashes in the United States. These are some of the deadliest highways in the U.S., and in the world. Deadliest Highways In The U.S. It isn’t entirely clear why so many of the most dangerous highways in America are in Florida. But the state is one …
Download the Heat-Related Illness Flyer (PDF) Summer weather is here. Because summer is the busiest time of the year for construction companies, both site supervisors and workers need to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke so that everyone can stay safe on the job. Summer Heat Can Be Fatal …
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