Concrete Cutting and Demolition: Smart Ways to Make the Task Safer
Concrete cutting and demolition projects can seem daunting, but it’s also possible to complete them as quickly and safely as possible.
As we have discussed before, concrete work is incredibly important. Unfortunately, it is also extremely difficult and dangerous. Concrete cutting and demolition projects can seem daunting, but it’s also possible to complete them as quickly and safely as possible. Here is a look at how to make these intimidating tasks safer, easier, and more efficient!
Issue High-Quality PPE
First of all, ensure that all of the personal protective equipment you have on-site is intact. After that, you will want to verify that everyone is trained on how to use the equipment properly. While helmets, gloves, sleeves, and boots may be intuitive, your workers might not know how to use respirators or more complicated equipment. For instance, face masks can help filter out choking dust. Protective goggles can safeguard the eyes, and earplugs can help protect hearing. Steel-toed boots, heavy work gloves, and comfortable work clothes are all necessary as well. These clothes or coveralls must be well-fitting to prevent accidents while concrete cutting, demolition, and coring projects are underway.
Control Concrete Dust Levels
Although it seems like a nuisance, the dust kicked up by concrete work is hazardous. Chances are good that the dust contains silica, which is hard to detect and can cause serious health issues whenever someone accidentally inhales it. Use the wet-cutting techniques you already know to help reduce the generation of dust. Adding more exhaust ventilation equipment or systems to your worksite is also important and cannot be ignored.
Make Sure that the Work Zone is Kept Clean
Speaking of worksites, do everything you can to guarantee that the work zone is kept clean at all times. All debris around walkways or pathways needs to be cleared away as soon as possible, especially in areas where concrete cutting or demolition is happening. Any obstructions, no matter how small, can cause slip-and-trip falls that can injure your employees. Don’t let that happen to them! You may need to engage the services of companies that can provide you with roll-off containers or dumpsters.
Work with the Experts Who Know What to Do
Finally, take the time to talk to concrete experts who know what they are doing. Long years of experience breed the kind of expertise that you know can give you some peace of mind. Outsourcing can be very helpful, especially when your work crews are shorthanded.
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G&M Services is proud of our employees and the dedication they have for safety in the workplace. We reward our employees for displaying positive safety practices. We incorporate weekly and monthly discussions and meetings to ensure that all involved are aware of how to handle equipment and potential situations that could occur during a project.
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