Unfortunately, as with so many things, tragedy must occur before realizations are made. OSHA compiles records of fatal construction accidents, their causes and potential remedies.
Any discussion with respect to scaffold safety has to begin with a definition of competence. The OSHA definition for competent person: "Competent person means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them."
If you can flash back to your youth, it is doubtless you remember one of the fondest days of elementary school-Science Day. Two aspects of Science Day in my '60s
I have been working on a large number of kitchen remodels lately and the plasterwork I've had to do has ranged from minor to major. This month and next, I will review the steps I took to get them back in shape. We'll look at three different projects-two with minor repairs-and one with a complete makeover.
Greetings, Walls & Ceilings readers! As it is July at long last and hopefully, there is as much work as everyone can handle, it's a good time to consider some
One of the more common inquiries I get is, "Can I replace EIFS with stucco?" The inquiry usually comes from some sort of problem with the existing EIFS wall, such
In part three, we took an in-depth look at the fourth class of wood preservative treatments: water soluble boron compounds. We saw how, despite some manufacturers' claims, sodium silicate applied
Point of Beginning Editor Lieca Brown and Walls & Ceilings Art Director James Hohner Jr. on site for the first day of the Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Work Project, Saturday, June 18.
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