Construction Jobsite Safety Gaffney SC

Education is the key to conquering any kind of jobsite safety risk, and the summer heat is no exception. We take heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and other heat-related threats very seriously, and as the temperatures climb, we discuss their warning signs and remedies at our biweekly meetings of superintendents (Mark IV's title for lead carpenter) as well as at the biweekly meetings each super holds on jobsites for his crews.

Our crews know that the warning signs of heat-related illnesses include clammy skin, confusion, and weakness (OSHA has free “heat stress cards” available at www.osha.gov).

We also take preventive measures. For example, we provide water on each jobsite and encourage workers to frequently drink small amounts. Drinking massive quantities of water can be just as dangerous as being dehydrated. If supers buy water or ice for their jobsite, we reimburse them.

Other measures on very hot days include keeping fans running to circulate air, running the home's air conditioning on inside jobs, giving all field staff Mark IV baseball hats to keep the sun off their face, and having more breaks than the usual three (15 minutes in the morning and afternoon, and 30 minutes for lunch).

Above all, we're always conscious of heat-related risks. For instance, if we see a guy sitting in front of a fan, it might be a good idea to ask if he's feeling lightheaded. Everybody knows the signs, but they don't always chalk it up to the heat, so we err on the side of safety.

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Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group

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864-583-2669
1330 Boiling Springs Rd. Suite 2200
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Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG) is a boutique style infertility practice consisting of two Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists, Dr. John E. Nichols and Dr. John F. Payne. The physicians and staff of PREG are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art fertility treatments with care and compassion that is second to none. Our services consist of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Donor IVF, ICSI, Intrauterine Insemination and all testing needed for a complete diagnostic patient evaluation. PREG has an on-site fully accredited out-patient surgical suite with full general anesthesia capabilities for providing tubal reversals, testicular aspirations and other surgeries. Our extremely high pregnancy rates reveal our continued commitment to performing exceptional services for our patients. From the moment you walk in the door you’ll know that our infertility specialists are helping you achieve your goals of having a family.




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