Author: Paige Diane Pittman

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...

What to Know When a Crane Lift Occurs Occasionally, during a construction project a crane is employed to remove and replace items. Cranes can present a set of hazards unique to their use. If a crane is used on an...

Staying safe when structures come down Building demolition will present numerous potential hazards. As such, the perimeter will be protected by a fence with signage to show new routes of travel. Please follow the posted information. Heavy construction equipment will...