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 […]
Continue readingJimmie W. Hinze Graduate Scholarship in Construction Safety
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 […]
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Jimmie Hinze, Ph.D., Professor of Building Construction, College of Design, Construction and Planning 2002 Awardee In the past, when designers developed plans for a building, they had the safety of one type of building user in mind: the occupant. They ignored or overlooked three other types of users with serious safety concerns: demolition, construction and […]
Continue readingJimmie Hinze (Feb 17, 1946 – Sep 12, 2013)
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theeagle/obituary.aspx?pid=166954994 Jimmie Wayne Hinze, 67, of College Station, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held at the Foehner Funeral Home, Burton, Texas, on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 5 until 7 p.m. Services will be at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church […]
Continue readingEarly Integration of Safety into Construction Projects
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 […]
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