Weekly Toolbox Talk: COVID-19 Jobsite Guidance

This guidance is based on what we currently know about COVID-19 as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Everyday Prevention • Wash your hands often. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water is not available...

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Academy launches Project CARE to support engineering innovation to fight COVID-19 in Africa

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Management: Hiring and Compensation Strategies

The following article was authored by David C. Phillips and originally published in AWCI's Construction Dimensions magazine. A recent survey of the construction industry revealed that the biggest concerns among contractors for 2020 are not a lack of work, but worker quality and worker shortages, which can result in companies walking away from projects due to lack of manpower. We asked our members to share their front-line insights, personal observations, strategies and successful approaches...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Heat Stress

Hot weather causes more fatalities than any other weather-related source. Heat waves rarely are given adequate attention but in fact, they claim more lives each year than floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes combined. Heat waves are a silent killer. Heatstroke also affects both genders equally. However, because many men were exposed to heat in the workforce, the annual death rate is 2 times higher in men than in women.In general, the human body cools itself by producing sweat. Sweat evaporating...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Fall Arrest Pre-Use Inspection

ANSI and OSHA do not reference a maximum service life for synthetic fiber products. ANSI and OSHA standards require that the user remove the equipment from service if it has been subject to the forces of arresting a fall. ANSI A10.32-2012 does not specify a 5-year harness and lanyard service life. It states that "fall protection equipment shall be removed from service upon evidence of defects, damage or deterioration; once it has been subjected to impact loading; or upon expiration of the...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

Water The natural choice for hydration is water. It hydrates better than any other liquid, both before and during work. Water tends to be less expensive and more available than any other drink. You need to drink 4-6 ounces of water for every 15-20 minutes of work. That can add up to a lot of water! Water is the best, but it only helps you if you drink it. Sports Drinks Sports drinks don't hydrate better than water, but you are more likely to drink larger volumes, which leads to better...

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National Engineering Policy Centre to provide advice to government on reaching net zero emissions

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Hand Safety

Sharp edges and puncture hazards  When you are handling metal, remember the sharp rolled edges. Every employee gets relaxed around metal: when you see your co-workers do this, remind them about the sharp edges. Many hand lacerations are caused by carelessness - losing your grip and not wearing gloves (PPE) while handling metal framing, trash and grid. The hazard is there when we are stocking, installing or cleaning up. Always use gloves when handling any kind of metal. Keep in mind the...

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