Cautionary Tale

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bridge painter falls 40 feet, contractor faces $189,000 in OSHA fines On June 19th, Minnesota-based Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. was slapped with a $189,000 OSHA fine after Oregon state safety regulators found nine safety violations during the investigation of an incident at Ross Island Bridge last February. A bridge painter fell nearly 40 feet down a ladder opening and landed on …

SAFETY CHECK: IS YOUR ROOF FALL-PROOF?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Did you know that 36.9% of workplace accidents happen in the construction industry and that falls are the leading cause? Take a look at these statistics: Fall accidents make up 38.8% of total fatalities in the construction industry (2015) Falls from roofs account for 39% of these accidents Falls from scaffolds (33%) and ladders (27%) come in 2nd and …

HIRING NOW!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ENTRY-LEVEL, APPRENTICE INSTALLERS- START AT $16-18/HR. – good work ethic – the ability to learn new things quickly – the ability to follow instructions well   SENIOR INSTALLERS, CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE- EARN FROM $18-21/HR., DOE – construction experience – the ability to read and comprehend construction documents and plans – organization and leadership skills   We are a growing company, …