Chop_Saw (Download) Chop Saw 1 What is a Chop Saw? A motorized saw (also called Miter Saw or Drop Saw) that is used for making precise cuts in a workpiece . Common uses include framing operations and the cutting of molding. Mostly used in framing and finish carpentry industries 2 Parts of a Chop Saw […]

Chisels (Download) Chisels Source: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/02/19/business/businessspecial2/0219-CHISEL_8.html 1 What is a Chisel? Chisels are hand tools used to shave or chip wood, metals, concrete, and masonry. They are available for other materials as well. Most chisels are operated by striking them with a hammer, but some are simply pushed by hand .  2 What is a Chisel? […]

Cell Phones (Download) Cell phones 1 Introduction Cell phones have been very evident everywhere including the construction industry . By using cell phones people can communicate quickly and efficiently on construction site, especially when providing equipment and performing construction activities. Modern cell phones have many features, like mp3 , movie, and Internet that can distract […]

Bungee Cords (Download) Bungee Cords 1 Bungee C ord Design Bungee cord cores are made of strands of elastic material, usually natural (latex) or synthetic rubber. Both types share the same properties: Extensibility (ability to stretch) Resilience (ability to regain shape) Tensile (ability to extend under load without breaking Natural rubber is stronger while synthetic […]

Box Cutters (Download) Box Cutters 1 Box Cutters are hand-held tools with a short sharp blade that generally can be retracted. Typical box cutter with protective housing and retractable blade. Definition 2 Common Box Cutter Styles Typical box cutter with full housing Folding style pocket box blade Inexpensive fixed blade with metal sheath “ Snap-Off […]

Boom Trucks (Download) Boom Trucks 1 What is a Boom Truck A boom truck is a large flatbed truck used to haul materials that is equipped with an integral boom for the purpose of loading and unloading materials. In some cases, baskets are attached to the end of a boom. 2 Hazards Electrical Overloading truck […]

Axes-Brush (Download) Brush Axes http://www.americantrails.org/resources/info/tools3.html 1 Brush Axe A gardening and landscaping tool resembling an axe with a 12-inch (30 cm) curved blade and a 36-inch (91 cm) handle. It is commonly used by surveying crews to clear out heavy undergrowth from trails. karlkuemmerling.com/store/product7.html 2 Description and Use In the construction industry the brush axe is very […]

Augers – Drilling Rigs (download PowerPoint) Augers and Drilling Rigs 1 What is a Drilling Rig? A machine which creates holes in the ground with the purpose of extracting water, oil, natural gas, soil samples, etc. May be attached to a vehicle, operate as an independent machine or as a permanent structure 2 Drilling Rigs […]

https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/018833-jimmie-w-hinze-graduate-scholarship-in-construction-safety/ Jimmie W. Hinze was one of the pivotal figures in the history of the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction, having served as the Director of the Rinker School and the Fluor Program for Construction Safety during his tenure at the University of Florida. As Director of the Rinker School he was instrumental […]

Early Integration of Safety into Construction Projects by Jimmie Hinze University of Florida *Don’t Wait Until Construction Work Begins Start-up Construction Procurement Detailed Engineering Conceptual Design This is not the time to start to address safety Start date Project Schedule End date *Workers *Supervisors *Employers (Contractors) *Subcontractors Start-up Construction Procurement Detailed Engineering Conceptual Design Start […]