Cranes are used to lift and move heavy materials on construction sites. When a crane lifts and moves a load, the distance from the load’s center of gravity to the crane’s tipping axis changes.
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Electrical Safety
Working near or with electricity can be hazardous. A mistake around electricity could easily be your last.
Even experienced electricians and electrical power installers must stay on guard.
The main types of electrical injuries are electric shock, burns, falls caused by coming in contact with
electrical energy, and electrocution.
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Building a Safety Culture
Safety culture is the way in which safety is managed in the workplace, and reflects the attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, and values that employers and employees share in relation to safety.
Every organization has a safety culture. The question is whether the safety culture is what we want it to be. If the culture is not what we want it to be, what can we do to change it.
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Driver Safe Work Zone
Unexpected traffic delays can be avoided by following specific guidelines at the Traffic
Control Zone.
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Common Safety Mistakes
Some of the most dangerous situations arise out of common mistakes that can be easily avoided. This Toolbox Talk will focus on some of the more common (and commonly overlooked) safety issues that should be prevented to help improve safety performance.
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Job Opening – Construction Technician I/II
Construction Technician I/II
Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers has an immediate opening for a Construction Technician. Experience should include underground utility, asphalt paving and/or water/wastewater treatment plant projects. The individual will be responsible for field engineering and construction monitoring at sites in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties. This on-call position is seasonal, with nearly full-time hours when active.
Responsibilities include contract compliance monitoring; observation and reporting of construction activities; coordination of quality control testing; tracking and coordinating project schedule; and maintaining client goals and expectations. Office duties may include assisting with contract administration services such as reviewing submittals, responding to requests for information, and maintaining construction contract logs and files.
Compensation: $55 to $75 per hour depending on experience, education, and licensure/certifications
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Apply by emailing your resume to careers@brce.com
Electrical Ground Safety
It is critical to understand where electricity is located on a jobsite in order to avoid
electrocutions of workers.
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Working Alongside Subcontractors
No matter what industry you are in, you are inevitably going to work around subcontractors
or vendors quite often. The services of other companies are necessary to move work
forward.
Like any new addition or change in a workplace, subcontractors can create many hazards for
everyone working there. It is important to consider the hazards created when utilizing
subcontractors and what can be done to mitigate the hazards.
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Job Opening at City of Santa Rosa
THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA IS NOW HIRING CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY! JOIN A KNOWLEDGEABLE AND MOTIVATED TEAM WHO TAKE PRIDE IN DOING QUALITY WORK
This recruitment is being conducted to fill vacancies in Transportation and Public Works – Capital Projects Engineering (CPE) Division, as well as any future regular or limited-term vacancies Citywide during the life of the eligible candidate list. If you are interested in this position or a possible future Civil Engineering Technician position at the City, should one become available, including transfer opportunities, you are strongly encouraged to apply now. The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
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Workplace Violence Safety
Workplace violence is any threat, disruptive behaviors, intimidation, physical aggression, or act of violence
in the workplace, including homicide. Homicide in the workplace is currently the fourth leading cause of
death on the job.
According to OSHA, over 2 million people report being victims of workplace violence every year.
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