To alleviate construction related delays, there has been an increase in night-time highway construction projects. If you find yourself working nights, you’ll be facing a different set of challenges than you would during daylight hours. One of those challenges is obviously, lighting. Proper lighting must be provided to illuminate the work area; but at the [...]

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Team members who have been given supervisory authority over safety procedures have a very important position. Essentially, they are responsible for their safety and that of the other team members. It is always a good time to recap the duties of those at your facility or work site that have been given safety supervisory authority. [...]

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With spring finally here, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outside. But spring cleaning duties come first and they extend past the inside of a home. Sometimes the old garden hose just doesn’t do the trick when you need to wash off the grill or clean off the recliner. And you [...]

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be considered prior to beginning any construction project. There are many categories of PPE and numerous things to consider when determining what type of equipment is necessary for your team. A thorough job-site audit to assess every hazard and task is paramount when considering PPE. You should also know what [...]

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Is it safe to take your children to a chiropractor?  Everyone focuses so much attention to the pain the mother experiences during childbirth that we forget the physical trauma the baby goes through as well. This article is presented by Alexandria, VA Chiropractic, Virginia Family Chiropractic.  The baby’s neck is stressed significantly, and clamps, forceps, and [...]

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