Author: Paige Diane Pittman

Staying Safe Around Campus Construction Zones Purdue's outdoor construction projects may include building renovations, utility repairs or sidewalk repaving. No matter the scope, safety is the top priority. Here's what you need to know: All construction zones are secured with...

It 's a Must to Control That Dust Silica dust is a serious health and safety hazard that can result from activities such as cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing concrete, masonry, brick, and other stone materials. Common tasks like mortar...

Staying Safe During Construction Season With summer construction season in full swing, you may experience changes to your usual routes- whether you're walking or driving. Active work zones may include: Detours Blocked sidewalks Temporary lane closures Construction equipment moving in...

Understanding and Reducing the Impact of Construction Noise When construction moves indoors, increased noise is to be expected- ranging from minor disturbances to potentially more disruptive sounds. Loud noise from hand tools, such as a drill, can be irritating, but...

Knowing Your Tool Safety Always read the manual before operating any power tool. Important information on hazards and proper use can be found there. If the tool has a cord, ensure there is no damage to the insulation and that...

How to Safely Remove Health Hazards Although, not used in current construction techniques, certain environmental and health hazards may still linger from years prior. This includes, but is not limited to, lead paint and asbestos. While both of the items...

How Weather can Affect Your Structure When temperatures fall below freezing, care and caution should be taken regarding plumbing, heating and falling ice. Since water expands upon freezing, if water in pipes freeze the potential for a water break is...

What to Know When Certain Odors are Present Occasionally construction work will include activities like painting, welding, staining or applying epoxy to floors. If these activities occur, contractors are required to mitigate odors via engineering controls such as barrier walls,...

Best Practices for Working Indoors Occasionally, contractors or Purdue personnel may need to perform work inside on rather short notice. This could pose hazards which you may not expect. Items such as power tools, extension cords or ladders may interfere...

Tips to Navigating Construction Sites Construction sites can pose both short and long-term disruptions to normal pedestrian, bike and automobile traffic. Sidewalks and streets may be impacted without notice. Signs will always be posted to indicate which areas are closed...