Project Uptime
Project Uptime
9 Chemical Safety Symbols Construction Workers Need to Know
September 26, 2017
These Hazard Communication Standard pictograms cut through language barriers and let everyone on the jobsite know what kind of threats a substance poses. There are many different...
Buried Alive: Lessons from a Trench Collapse Survivor
September 26, 2017
Eric Giguere remained conscious for only 90 seconds after a trench cave-in left him trapped 6 ½ feet underground. It was plenty of time to experience the terror of being buried...
How Surveying Guides Bridge Construction
September 26, 2017
If and when Congress passes a bill to fund more infrastructure construction, companies that provide surveying services for bridge construction are likely to become very busy...
The Benefits of Team Fall Protection Training
September 26, 2017
Tackling the number one killer on construction sites as a team can increase safety for everyone. In 2015, of 937 construction jobsite fatalities, 350 were due to falls, making them...
Through Birdies for the Brave, Military Guests Have a Ball on the Green
September 22, 2017
Disabled Army veteran Kenneth Rodel has been passionate about golf his whole life. Now facing a terminal illness, he’s short on time to enjoy it. Among his last wishes: to see the...
Good Construction Safety Meeting Topics for Fall
September 22, 2017
Holding regular safety meetings, aka toolbox talks, is an excellent way to keep safety top of mind and remind workers how to protect themselves and others against specific jobsite...
How to Become a Forklift Operator
September 22, 2017
Thinking of becoming a forklift driver? There’s good news and bad news. On average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs were expected to grow by only 3 percent...
Why It’s Smart to Train at Least One Employee in First Aid
September 22, 2017
A solid first aid program can save a life and keep minor injuries from becoming more serious ones. Accidents happen, and a clear plan to deliver first aid should be one of the...
Construction Technology Hits the Road(s)
September 21, 2017
Infrastructure in general, and roadbuilding and road maintenance in particular, have lagged in technology-facilitated productivity gains compared to manufacturing, retail, and...
Smart Road Technology Offers Routes to Faster, Safer Travel
September 21, 2017
As cities and suburbs get smarter, roads are beginning to follow suit. In the not-too-distant future, smart technology could make highway travel faster and safer. Smart roads use...