Date Posted: 08/22/2016

Skylights are openings in the roof that allow daylight to enter a given space. The biggest concern with skylights are trip and fall hazards before during and after installation, always keep openings covered.

Date Posted: 08/20/2016

Solar Hot Water Panels use the energy from the sun to heat water through flat glass covered panels or evacuated tubing systems which consist of two glass tubes fused at the top and bottom. The space between the two tubes is evacuated to form a vacuum. A copper pipe running through the center of the tube meets a common manifold that is connected to a hot water storage tank.

Date Posted: 08/19/2016

Solar panels or Photovoltaics convert solar energy (sunlight, including ultra violet radiation) directly into electricity. If the sun is out, they are generating electricity, their dark surfaces make them hot to the touch and the wind can turn them into a sail when working on a roof.

Date Posted: 08/15/2016

It is critical to understand where underground utilities are located on a jobsite in order to avoid serious injuries.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Vegetated Roofing: integrates plants, soil and root barriers on roof surfaces.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Green Walls are gardens that grow vertically using a trellis, pocket system, grid structure, or integrated structure for the soil, plants and some irrigation. They are designed to restore the natural ecosystems that are often destroyed by buildings, to better absorb rainwater, and create aesthetically appealing vertical landscaping for people.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Waste recycling diverts material from going to the landfill. As waste recycling coordinator positions continue to evolve with the green building industry, there is a lot of opportunity for trade collaboration and coordination between waste recycling and safety supervision.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Welding involves flammable materials and unexpected movement of hot particles. Follow these tips to keep yourself when welding.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

One of the most significant health hazards in the welding process is the generation of fumes and gasses. A new welder was assigned to an area where he had never worked before. After welding pipe for several hours, he began to feel ill. As the day progressed, his flu like symptoms worsened and he became lethargic. Metal Fume Fever was the result from welding on galvanized steel.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Working around cranes can be dangerous at all times. This danger is not only when loads are moving.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Working around traffic, we often think of only the flagger. However, the flagger is not the only one affected by traffic. Many times work zones are located within 2 to 3 feet of live traffic. If a flagger is present, they may be able to give warning of approaching hazards, but if no flaggers are used, then everyone on-site must stay alert.

Date Posted: 08/14/2016

Most drowning incidents occur in inland waters such as rivers, lakes, canals or marinas and are caused by careless behavior and lack of safety awareness.