Author: Paige Diane Pittman

What to do When Things Change Overnight While most campus construction projects are planned in advance, some situations require immediate repairs. In these cases, sidewalks or roads may be closed quickly while crews respond. If you encounter emergency construction, keep...

What to Know When Encountering a MEWP Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) are used to access elevated work areas where scaffolding is not practical. These lifts can range from 35 feet to more than 200 feet high and are commonly...

Staying Safe While Beating the Cold With temperatures falling and snow accumulating, the use of personal or portable heaters becomes a common sight. However, use of these items can bring additional risk to both people and property. Here are a...

What to Know and How to Prepare Most construction projects include scheduled utility shutdowns that may temporarily affect offices, labs or other campus spaces. These shutdowns can involve electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems, so planning ahead is important. What to...

What to Know When Signs are Present During construction projects, certain sidewalks, entrances and exits may be temporarily affected. When this happens, signage will be posted to guide you safely around the work zone. A NO EXIT sign means the...

When Work Moves Inside With construction projects taking place year-round, it's important to stay aware of potential safety hazards. While every effort is made to protect employees and minimize disruption, please keep the following in mind: Noise: You may occasionally...

Contractor or Purdue? With frequent construction on campus, a common question arises: Who controls the site? Responsibility depends on the type of worksite: Closed Sites Managed entirely by a third-party contractor. Typically fenced or otherwise restricted. Purdue employees are not...

What to Know if Water Invades Your Workplace Floods can cause significant disruption to daily operations and always occur without warning. Professional cleanup and remediation are required in every case. If you encounter flooding, follow these steps: Call 911 immediately....

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...