CCE December Newsletter
Safety through the eyes of a roofer…..
By Mark P. Martinez, Pierce County Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO
My first safety briefing went like this: “Your time stops when you hit the ground.” Seriously, that was it. I was an apprentice doing roofing demolition on the old Madigan Hospital on Ft. Lewis.
Safety through the eyes of a roofer…..
Raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention is necessary, but it’s not enough to create a cultural change. The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) has compiled tools and resources to help integrate suicide prevention into your company’s culture as a safety and health priority.
Which rebar caps should I use?
Considering the serious nature of the hazard, the standard mushroom-style plastic rebar caps should not be used for protection against impalement. Protective devices capable of withstanding at least 250 pounds dropped from a height of ten feet should be used.
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Check out the information on the construction trades, apprenticeship, pre- apprenticeship, curriculum, safety, construction math. and much more.
Partnership Opens Educational Pathway for Trade Workers
A new agreement between Eastern Washington University (EWU) and Spokane Community College (SCC) has established a pathway for skilled trade workers to earn a bachelor’s degree.
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Kind Regards,
Kristi Grassman
Director, Construction Center of Excellence
