Shift work is becoming more common in the construction and trade fields. Industries have included shift work for decades as a means of increasing production.
Construction fields are also benefiting from shift work schedules and night shift work for reasons like:
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There are many safety hazards that can be found on a construction site. Not because anyone is doing anything wrong, but because there are many things that can be dangerous.
The number one goal on a construction site is to ensure that everything is being done as safely as possible.
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Most of the time, a foreman or supervisor has already organized a laydown area and has it
set up the way it will work for the job site. However, it is essential that all the workers
maintain the organization.
Laydown yards can be small and house a lot of materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles.
There are constantly things moving in and out and around so at times it is hard to see how
to set the area up to help everyone.
Some of our best practices for staying organized are:
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OSHA’s Focus Four are the four hazards that form the basis for the majority of
workplace incidents.
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“The Silent Killer” All fuels, even diesel and “cleaner” fuels such as propane, create carbon monoxide. This gas is a common byproduct of any combustion process.
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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
The City of Santa Rosa is now hiring for a Quality Control Associate-
Materials Engineering Lab
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This is a lead worker classification for the Civil Engineering Technician series. Quality Control Associates (QCA) operate with a high degree of independence and exercise independent judgement in the performance of their duties. QCAs provide specialized expertise in a defined area and have a higher level of lead, administrative, technical, and paraprofessional responsibility for that area of expertise. In collaboration with other engineering staff, QCAs update and improve the accuracy and efficiency of interrelated engineering systems, processes, and procedures. Positions in this class establish work priorities for the specialized area to which they are assigned and assure that their assigned area stays current with industry standards and trends.
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Operators can be injured getting on and off equipment when they lose their footing, or the
equipment moves suddenly. Injuries can range from sprains, cuts, and bruises to fractures
and even death.
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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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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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